Finding the Third Proportional to 3,852 and 5,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,852 and 5,778 is: 8,667
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,852 : 5,778 = 5,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,852/5,778 = 5,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,852x = 5,778 × 5,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,852x = 33,385,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,385,284/3,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,667
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