Finding the Third Proportional to 3,488 and 7,611
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,488 and 7,611 is: 16,607.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,488 : 7,611 = 7,611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,488/7,611 = 7,611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,488x = 7,611 × 7,611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,488x = 57,927,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,927,321/3,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,607.60
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