Finding the Third Proportional to 3,756 and 8,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,756 and 8,373 is: 18,665.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,756 : 8,373 = 8,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,756/8,373 = 8,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,756x = 8,373 × 8,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,756x = 70,107,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,107,129/3,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,665.37
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