Finding the Third Proportional to 3,292 and 5,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,292 and 5,634 is: 9,642.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,292 : 5,634 = 5,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,292/5,634 = 5,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,292x = 5,634 × 5,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,292x = 31,741,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,741,956/3,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,642.15
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