Finding the Third Proportional to 3,874 and 8,351.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,874 and 8,351.50 is: 18,004.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,874 : 8,351.50 = 8,351.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,874/8,351.50 = 8,351.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,874x = 8,351.50 × 8,351.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,874x = 69,747,552.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,747,552.25/3,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,004.01
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