Finding the Third Proportional to 1,825 and 3,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,825 and 3,923 is: 8,432.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,825 : 3,923 = 3,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,825/3,923 = 3,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,825x = 3,923 × 3,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,825x = 15,389,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,389,929/1,825 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,432.84
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