Finding the Third Proportional to 3,814 and 5,921
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,814 and 5,921 is: 9,191.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,814 : 5,921 = 5,921 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,814/5,921 = 5,921/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,814x = 5,921 × 5,921 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,814x = 35,058,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,058,241/3,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,191.99
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