Finding the Third Proportional to 3,675 and 8,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,675 and 8,674 is: 20,473.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,675 : 8,674 = 8,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,675/8,674 = 8,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,675x = 8,674 × 8,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,675x = 75,238,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,238,276/3,675 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,473.00
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