Finding the Third Proportional to 3,964 and 8,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,964 and 8,660 is: 18,919.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,964 : 8,660 = 8,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,964/8,660 = 8,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,964x = 8,660 × 8,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,964x = 74,995,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,995,600/3,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,919.17
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