Finding the Third Proportional to 1,845 and 4,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,845 and 4,014 is: 8,732.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,845 : 4,014 = 4,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,845/4,014 = 4,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,845x = 4,014 × 4,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,845x = 16,112,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,112,196/1,845 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,732.90
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