Finding the Third Proportional to 1,816 and 3,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,816 and 3,960 is: 8,635.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,816 : 3,960 = 3,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,816/3,960 = 3,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,816x = 3,960 × 3,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,816x = 15,681,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,681,600/1,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,635.24
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