Finding the Third Proportional to 1,204 and 1,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,204 and 1,806 is: 2,709
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,204 : 1,806 = 1,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,204/1,806 = 1,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,204x = 1,806 × 1,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,204x = 3,261,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,261,636/1,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,709
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