Finding the Third Proportional to 3,980 and 8,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,980 and 8,668 is: 18,877.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,980 : 8,668 = 8,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,980/8,668 = 8,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,980x = 8,668 × 8,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,980x = 75,134,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,134,224/3,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,877.95
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