Finding the Third Proportional to 1,804 and 3,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,804 and 3,852 is: 8,225.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,804 : 3,852 = 3,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,804/3,852 = 3,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,804x = 3,852 × 3,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,804x = 14,837,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,837,904/1,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,225.00
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