Finding the Third Proportional to 3,267 and 3,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,267 and 3,564 is: 3,888
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,267 : 3,564 = 3,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,267/3,564 = 3,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,267x = 3,564 × 3,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,267x = 12,702,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,702,096/3,267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,888
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