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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,569 and 3,929

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,569 and 3,929 is: 4,325.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569 : 3,929 = 3,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569/3,929 = 3,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569x = 3,929 × 3,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569x = 15,437,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,437,041/3,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,325.31

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