Finding the Third Proportional to 3,654 and 8,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,654 and 8,036 is: 17,673.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,654 : 8,036 = 8,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,654/8,036 = 8,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,654x = 8,036 × 8,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,654x = 64,577,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,577,296/3,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,673.04
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