Finding the Third Proportional to 1,729.50 and 3,747
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,729.50 and 3,747 is: 8,117.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,729.50 : 3,747 = 3,747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,729.50/3,747 = 3,747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,729.50x = 3,747 × 3,747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,729.50x = 14,040,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,040,009/1,729.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,117.96
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