Finding the Third Proportional to 3,798 and 8,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,798 and 8,300 is: 18,138.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,798 : 8,300 = 8,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,798/8,300 = 8,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,798x = 8,300 × 8,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,798x = 68,890,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,890,000/3,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,138.49
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