Finding the Third Proportional to 3,986 and 9,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,986 and 9,293 is: 21,665.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,986 : 9,293 = 9,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,986/9,293 = 9,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,986x = 9,293 × 9,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,986x = 86,359,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,359,849/3,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,665.79
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