Finding the Third Proportional to 1,738 and 3,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,738 and 3,764 is: 8,151.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,738 : 3,764 = 3,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,738/3,764 = 3,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,738x = 3,764 × 3,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,738x = 14,167,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,167,696/1,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,151.72
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