Finding the Third Proportional to 1,782 and 2,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,782 and 2,772 is: 4,312
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,782 : 2,772 = 2,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,782/2,772 = 2,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,782x = 2,772 × 2,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,782x = 7,683,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,683,984/1,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,312
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