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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,388 and 1,849

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,388 and 1,849 is: 2,463.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388 : 1,849 = 1,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388/1,849 = 1,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388x = 1,849 × 1,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388x = 3,418,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,801/1,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.11

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