Finding the Third Proportional to 3,554 and 7,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,554 and 7,750 is: 16,899.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,554 : 7,750 = 7,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,554/7,750 = 7,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,554x = 7,750 × 7,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,554x = 60,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,062,500/3,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,899.97
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