Finding the Third Proportional to 3,882 and 5,955
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,882 and 5,955 is: 9,134.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,882 : 5,955 = 5,955 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,882/5,955 = 5,955/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,882x = 5,955 × 5,955 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,882x = 35,462,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,462,025/3,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,134.99
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