Finding the Third Proportional to 1,747 and 3,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,747 and 3,730 is: 7,963.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,747 : 3,730 = 3,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,747/3,730 = 3,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,747x = 3,730 × 3,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,747x = 13,912,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,912,900/1,747 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,963.88
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