Finding the Third Proportional to 1,848 and 3,909
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,848 and 3,909 is: 8,268.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,848 : 3,909 = 3,909 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,848/3,909 = 3,909/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,848x = 3,909 × 3,909 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,848x = 15,280,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,280,281/1,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,268.55
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