Finding the Third Proportional to 3,752 and 8,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,752 and 8,152 is: 17,711.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,752 : 8,152 = 8,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,752/8,152 = 8,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,752x = 8,152 × 8,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,752x = 66,455,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,455,104/3,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,711.91
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