Finding the Third Proportional to 3,916 and 8,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,916 and 8,552 is: 18,676.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,916 : 8,552 = 8,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,916/8,552 = 8,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,916x = 8,552 × 8,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,916x = 73,136,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,136,704/3,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,676.38
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