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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,462 and 5,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,462 and 5,370 is: 8,329.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462 : 5,370 = 5,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462/5,370 = 5,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462x = 5,370 × 5,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462x = 28,836,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,836,900/3,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.55

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