Finding the Third Proportional to 1,815 and 3,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,815 and 3,918 is: 8,457.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,815 : 3,918 = 3,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,815/3,918 = 3,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,815x = 3,918 × 3,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,815x = 15,350,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,350,724/1,815 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,457.70
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