Finding the Third Proportional to 3,494 and 7,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,494 and 7,636 is: 16,688.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,494 : 7,636 = 7,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,494/7,636 = 7,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,494x = 7,636 × 7,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,494x = 58,308,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,308,496/3,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,688.18
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