Finding the Third Proportional to 3,537 and 7,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,537 and 7,680 is: 16,675.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,537 : 7,680 = 7,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,537/7,680 = 7,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,537x = 7,680 × 7,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,537x = 58,982,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,982,400/3,537 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,675.83
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