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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,950 and 6,481

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,950 and 6,481 is: 10,633.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950 : 6,481 = 6,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950/6,481 = 6,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950x = 6,481 × 6,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950x = 42,003,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,003,361/3,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,633.76

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