Finding the Third Proportional to 3,837 and 8,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,837 and 8,394 is: 18,363.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,837 : 8,394 = 8,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,837/8,394 = 8,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,837x = 8,394 × 8,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,837x = 70,459,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,459,236/3,837 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,363.11
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