Finding the Third Proportional to 3,840 and 8,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,840 and 8,192 is: 17,476.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,840 : 8,192 = 8,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,840/8,192 = 8,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,840x = 8,192 × 8,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,840x = 67,108,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,108,864/3,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,476.27
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