Finding the Third Proportional to 3,632 and 7,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,632 and 7,920 is: 17,270.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,632 : 7,920 = 7,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,632/7,920 = 7,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,632x = 7,920 × 7,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,632x = 62,726,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,726,400/3,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,270.48
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