Finding the Third Proportional to 3,744 and 8,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,744 and 8,000 is: 17,094.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,744 : 8,000 = 8,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,744/8,000 = 8,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,744x = 8,000 × 8,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,744x = 64,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,000,000/3,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,094.02
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