Finding the Third Proportional to 1,759 and 3,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,759 and 3,793 is: 8,178.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,759 : 3,793 = 3,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,759/3,793 = 3,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,759x = 3,793 × 3,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,759x = 14,386,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,386,849/1,759 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,178.99
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