Finding the Third Proportional to 1,858 and 2,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,858 and 2,723 is: 3,990.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,858 : 2,723 = 2,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,858/2,723 = 2,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,858x = 2,723 × 2,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,858x = 7,414,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,414,729/1,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,990.70
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