Finding the Third Proportional to 1,486 and 1,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,486 and 1,884 is: 2,388.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,486 : 1,884 = 1,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,486/1,884 = 1,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,486x = 1,884 × 1,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,486x = 3,549,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,549,456/1,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,388.60
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