Finding the Third Proportional to 3,657 and 7,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,657 and 7,890 is: 17,022.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,657 : 7,890 = 7,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,657/7,890 = 7,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,657x = 7,890 × 7,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,657x = 62,252,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,252,100/3,657 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,022.72
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