Finding the Third Proportional to 1,150 and 1,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,150 and 1,840 is: 2,944
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,150 : 1,840 = 1,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,150/1,840 = 1,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,150x = 1,840 × 1,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,150x = 3,385,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,385,600/1,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,944
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