Finding the Third Proportional to 3,644 and 7,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,644 and 7,819 is: 16,777.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,644 : 7,819 = 7,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,644/7,819 = 7,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,644x = 7,819 × 7,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,644x = 61,136,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,136,761/3,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,777.38
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