Finding the Third Proportional to 1,004 and 1,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,004 and 1,852 is: 3,416.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,004 : 1,852 = 1,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,004/1,852 = 1,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,004x = 1,852 × 1,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,004x = 3,429,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,429,904/1,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,416.24
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