Finding the Third Proportional to 3,684 and 8,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,684 and 8,154 is: 18,047.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,684 : 8,154 = 8,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,684/8,154 = 8,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,684x = 8,154 × 8,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,684x = 66,487,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,487,716/3,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,047.70
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