Finding the Third Proportional to 3,846 and 8,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,846 and 8,154 is: 17,287.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,846 : 8,154 = 8,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,846/8,154 = 8,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,846x = 8,154 × 8,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,846x = 66,487,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,487,716/3,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,287.50
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