Finding the Third Proportional to 3,770 and 8,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,770 and 8,354 is: 18,511.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,770 : 8,354 = 8,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,770/8,354 = 8,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,770x = 8,354 × 8,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,770x = 69,789,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,789,316/3,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,511.75
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