Finding the Third Proportional to 1,737 and 3,797
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,737 and 3,797 is: 8,300.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,737 : 3,797 = 3,797 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,737/3,797 = 3,797/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,737x = 3,797 × 3,797 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,737x = 14,417,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,417,209/1,737 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,300.06
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