Finding the Third Proportional to 1,224 and 1,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,224 and 1,836 is: 2,754
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,224 : 1,836 = 1,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,224/1,836 = 1,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,224x = 1,836 × 1,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,224x = 3,370,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,370,896/1,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,754
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