Finding the Third Proportional to 1,440 and 1,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,440 and 1,850 is: 2,376.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,440 : 1,850 = 1,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,440/1,850 = 1,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,440x = 1,850 × 1,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,440x = 3,422,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,422,500/1,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,376.74
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