Finding the Third Proportional to 3,285 and 5,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,285 and 5,868 is: 10,482.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,285 : 5,868 = 5,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,285/5,868 = 5,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,285x = 5,868 × 5,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,285x = 34,433,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,433,424/3,285 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,482.02
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