Finding the Third Proportional to 3,584 and 7,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,584 and 7,840 is: 17,150
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,584 : 7,840 = 7,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,584/7,840 = 7,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,584x = 7,840 × 7,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,584x = 61,465,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,465,600/3,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,150
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