Finding the Third Proportional to 3,860 and 8,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,860 and 8,584 is: 19,089.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,860 : 8,584 = 8,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,860/8,584 = 8,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,860x = 8,584 × 8,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,860x = 73,685,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,685,056/3,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,089.39
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