Finding the Third Proportional to 3,744 and 4,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,744 and 4,992 is: 6,656
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,744 : 4,992 = 4,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,744/4,992 = 4,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,744x = 4,992 × 4,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,744x = 24,920,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,920,064/3,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,656
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