Finding the Third Proportional to 3,930 and 8,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,930 and 8,276 is: 17,428.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,930 : 8,276 = 8,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,930/8,276 = 8,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,930x = 8,276 × 8,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,930x = 68,492,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,492,176/3,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,428.03
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