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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,555 and 3,867

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,555 and 3,867 is: 4,206.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555 : 3,867 = 3,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555/3,867 = 3,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555x = 3,867 × 3,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555x = 14,953,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,953,689/3,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.38

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