Finding the Third Proportional to 1,200 and 1,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,200 and 1,804 is: 2,712.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,200 : 1,804 = 1,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,200/1,804 = 1,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,200x = 1,804 × 1,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,200x = 3,254,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,254,416/1,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,712.01
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