Finding the Third Proportional to 3,585 and 8,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,585 and 8,718 is: 21,200.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,585 : 8,718 = 8,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,585/8,718 = 8,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,585x = 8,718 × 8,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,585x = 76,003,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,003,524/3,585 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,200.43
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