Finding the Third Proportional to 3,758 and 8,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,758 and 8,224 is: 17,997.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,758 : 8,224 = 8,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,758/8,224 = 8,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,758x = 8,224 × 8,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,758x = 67,634,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,634,176/3,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,997.39
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