Finding the Third Proportional to 3,698 and 7,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,698 and 7,654 is: 15,842
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,698 : 7,654 = 7,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,698/7,654 = 7,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,698x = 7,654 × 7,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,698x = 58,583,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,583,716/3,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,842
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