Finding the Third Proportional to 1,828 and 4,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,828 and 4,020 is: 8,840.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,828 : 4,020 = 4,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,828/4,020 = 4,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,828x = 4,020 × 4,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,828x = 16,160,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,160,400/1,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,840.48
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