Finding the Third Proportional to 1,813.50 and 3,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,813.50 and 3,768 is: 7,828.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,813.50 : 3,768 = 3,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,813.50/3,768 = 3,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,813.50x = 3,768 × 3,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,813.50x = 14,197,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,197,824/1,813.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,828.96
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