Finding the Third Proportional to 1,714 and 3,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,714 and 3,650 is: 7,772.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,714 : 3,650 = 3,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,714/3,650 = 3,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,714x = 3,650 × 3,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,714x = 13,322,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,322,500/1,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,772.75
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