Finding the Third Proportional to 3,592 and 5,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,592 and 5,934 is: 9,802.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,592 : 5,934 = 5,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,592/5,934 = 5,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,592x = 5,934 × 5,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,592x = 35,212,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,212,356/3,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,802.99
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