Finding the Third Proportional to 1,444 and 1,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,444 and 1,976 is: 2,704
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,444 : 1,976 = 1,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,444/1,976 = 1,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,444x = 1,976 × 1,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,444x = 3,904,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,904,576/1,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,704
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