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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,440 and 1,866

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,440 and 1,866 is: 2,418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440 : 1,866 = 1,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440/1,866 = 1,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440x = 1,866 × 1,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440x = 3,481,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,481,956/1,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.03

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