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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,498 and 6,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,498 and 6,285 is: 11,292.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498 : 6,285 = 6,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498/6,285 = 6,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498x = 6,285 × 6,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498x = 39,501,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,501,225/3,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,292.52

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