Finding the Third Proportional to 3,324 and 3,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,324 and 3,684 is: 4,082.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,324 : 3,684 = 3,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,324/3,684 = 3,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,324x = 3,684 × 3,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,324x = 13,571,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,571,856/3,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,082.99
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