Finding the Third Proportional to 1,744 and 3,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,744 and 3,791 is: 8,240.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,744 : 3,791 = 3,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,744/3,791 = 3,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,744x = 3,791 × 3,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,744x = 14,371,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,371,681/1,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,240.64
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