Finding the Third Proportional to 3,458 and 7,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,458 and 7,588 is: 16,650.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,458 : 7,588 = 7,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,458/7,588 = 7,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,458x = 7,588 × 7,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,458x = 57,577,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,577,744/3,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,650.59
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