Finding the Third Proportional to 3,612 and 7,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,612 and 7,860 is: 17,103.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,612 : 7,860 = 7,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,612/7,860 = 7,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,612x = 7,860 × 7,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,612x = 61,779,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,779,600/3,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,103.99
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