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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,914 and 8,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,914 and 8,275 is: 17,495.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,914 : 8,275 = 8,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,914/8,275 = 8,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,914x = 8,275 × 8,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,914x = 68,475,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,475,625/3,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,495.05

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