Finding the Third Proportional to 3,801 and 5,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,801 and 5,646 is: 8,386.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,801 : 5,646 = 5,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,801/5,646 = 5,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,801x = 5,646 × 5,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,801x = 31,877,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,877,316/3,801 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,386.56
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