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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,762 and 6,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,762 and 6,275 is: 10,466.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,762 : 6,275 = 6,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,762/6,275 = 6,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,762x = 6,275 × 6,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,762x = 39,375,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,375,625/3,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,466.67

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