Finding the Third Proportional to 1,770 and 3,843
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,770 and 3,843 is: 8,343.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,770 : 3,843 = 3,843 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,770/3,843 = 3,843/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,770x = 3,843 × 3,843 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,770x = 14,768,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,768,649/1,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,343.87
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