Finding the Third Proportional to 3,468 and 3,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,468 and 3,768 is: 4,093.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,468 : 3,768 = 3,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,468/3,768 = 3,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,468x = 3,768 × 3,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,468x = 14,197,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,197,824/3,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,093.95
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