Finding the Third Proportional to 1,484 and 3,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,484 and 3,440 is: 7,974.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,484 : 3,440 = 3,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,484/3,440 = 3,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,484x = 3,440 × 3,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,484x = 11,833,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,833,600/1,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,974.12
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