Finding the Third Proportional to 1,326 and 3,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,326 and 3,204 is: 7,741.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,326 : 3,204 = 3,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,326/3,204 = 3,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,326x = 3,204 × 3,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,326x = 10,265,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,265,616/1,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,741.79
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