Finding the Third Proportional to 3,720 and 8,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,720 and 8,016 is: 17,273.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,720 : 8,016 = 8,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,720/8,016 = 8,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,720x = 8,016 × 8,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,720x = 64,256,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,256,256/3,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,273.19
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