Finding the Third Proportional to 3,864 and 7,256
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,864 and 7,256 is: 13,625.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,864 : 7,256 = 7,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,864/7,256 = 7,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,864x = 7,256 × 7,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,864x = 52,649,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,649,536/3,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,625.66
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