Finding the Third Proportional to 3,537 and 7,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,537 and 7,722 is: 16,858.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,537 : 7,722 = 7,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,537/7,722 = 7,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,537x = 7,722 × 7,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,537x = 59,629,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,629,284/3,537 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,858.72
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