Finding the Third Proportional to 1,860 and 2,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,860 and 2,790 is: 4,185
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,860 : 2,790 = 2,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,860/2,790 = 2,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,860x = 2,790 × 2,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,860x = 7,784,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,784,100/1,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,185
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