Finding the Third Proportional to 3,784 and 8,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,784 and 8,287 is: 18,148.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,784 : 8,287 = 8,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,784/8,287 = 8,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,784x = 8,287 × 8,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,784x = 68,674,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,674,369/3,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,148.62
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