Finding the Third Proportional to 1,832 and 3,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,832 and 3,976 is: 8,629.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,832 : 3,976 = 3,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,832/3,976 = 3,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,832x = 3,976 × 3,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,832x = 15,808,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,808,576/1,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,629.14
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