Finding the Third Proportional to 1,742 and 3,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,742 and 3,820 is: 8,376.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,742 : 3,820 = 3,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,742/3,820 = 3,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,742x = 3,820 × 3,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,742x = 14,592,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,592,400/1,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,376.81
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