Finding the Third Proportional to 3,934 and 8,583.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,934 and 8,583.50 is: 18,728.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,934 : 8,583.50 = 8,583.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,934/8,583.50 = 8,583.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,934x = 8,583.50 × 8,583.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,934x = 73,676,472.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,676,472.25/3,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,728.13
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