Finding the Third Proportional to 1,854 and 3,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,854 and 3,090 is: 5,150
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,854 : 3,090 = 3,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,854/3,090 = 3,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,854x = 3,090 × 3,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,854x = 9,548,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,548,100/1,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,150
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