Finding the Third Proportional to 1,697 and 3,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,697 and 3,778 is: 8,410.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,697 : 3,778 = 3,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,697/3,778 = 3,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,697x = 3,778 × 3,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,697x = 14,273,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,273,284/1,697 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,410.89
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