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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,910 and 6,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,910 and 6,265 is: 10,038.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,910 : 6,265 = 6,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,910/6,265 = 6,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,910x = 6,265 × 6,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,910x = 39,250,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,250,225/3,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.42

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