Finding the Third Proportional to 1,814 and 2,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,814 and 2,721 is: 4,081.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,814 : 2,721 = 2,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,814/2,721 = 2,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,814x = 2,721 × 2,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,814x = 7,403,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,403,841/1,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,081.50
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