Finding the Third Proportional to 1,842.75 and 2,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,842.75 and 2,763 is: 4,142.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,842.75 : 2,763 = 2,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,842.75/2,763 = 2,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,842.75x = 2,763 × 2,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,842.75x = 7,634,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,634,169/1,842.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,142.81
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