Finding the Third Proportional to 1,812 and 3,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,812 and 3,630 is: 7,272.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,812 : 3,630 = 3,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,812/3,630 = 3,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,812x = 3,630 × 3,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,812x = 13,176,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,176,900/1,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,272.02
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