Finding the Third Proportional to 3,637 and 8,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,637 and 8,504 is: 19,883.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,637 : 8,504 = 8,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,637/8,504 = 8,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,637x = 8,504 × 8,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,637x = 72,318,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,318,016/3,637 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,883.97
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