Finding the Third Proportional to 3,650 and 5,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,650 and 5,347 is: 7,832.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,650 : 5,347 = 5,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,650/5,347 = 5,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,650x = 5,347 × 5,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,650x = 28,590,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,590,409/3,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,832.99
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