Finding the Third Proportional to 3,702 and 7,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,702 and 7,997 is: 17,274.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,702 : 7,997 = 7,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,702/7,997 = 7,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,702x = 7,997 × 7,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,702x = 63,952,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,952,009/3,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,274.99
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