Finding the Third Proportional to 1,781 and 2,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,781 and 2,744 is: 4,227.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,781 : 2,744 = 2,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,781/2,744 = 2,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,781x = 2,744 × 2,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,781x = 7,529,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,529,536/1,781 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,227.70
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