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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,562 and 3,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,562 and 3,874 is: 4,213.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562 : 3,874 = 3,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562/3,874 = 3,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562x = 3,874 × 3,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562x = 15,007,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,007,876/3,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,213.33

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