Finding the Third Proportional to 1,783 and 3,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,783 and 3,800 is: 8,098.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,783 : 3,800 = 3,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,783/3,800 = 3,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,783x = 3,800 × 3,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,783x = 14,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,440,000/1,783 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,098.71
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