Finding the Third Proportional to 1,735.50 and 3,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,735.50 and 3,795 is: 8,298.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,735.50 : 3,795 = 3,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,735.50/3,795 = 3,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,735.50x = 3,795 × 3,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,735.50x = 14,402,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,402,025/1,735.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,298.49
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