Finding the Third Proportional to 3,754 and 4,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,754 and 4,174 is: 4,640.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,754 : 4,174 = 4,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,754/4,174 = 4,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,754x = 4,174 × 4,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,754x = 17,422,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,422,276/3,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,640.99
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