Finding the Third Proportional to 3,706 and 8,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,706 and 8,059 is: 17,524.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,706 : 8,059 = 8,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,706/8,059 = 8,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,706x = 8,059 × 8,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,706x = 64,947,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,947,481/3,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,524.95
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