Finding the Third Proportional to 3,930 and 8,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,930 and 8,562 is: 18,653.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,930 : 8,562 = 8,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,930/8,562 = 8,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,930x = 8,562 × 8,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,930x = 73,307,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,307,844/3,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,653.40
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