Finding the Third Proportional to 1,798 and 3,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,798 and 3,848 is: 8,235.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,798 : 3,848 = 3,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,798/3,848 = 3,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,798x = 3,848 × 3,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,798x = 14,807,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,807,104/1,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,235.32
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