Finding the Third Proportional to 1,849 and 2,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,849 and 2,709 is: 3,969
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,849 : 2,709 = 2,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,849/2,709 = 2,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,849x = 2,709 × 2,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,849x = 7,338,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,338,681/1,849 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,969
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