Finding the Third Proportional to 1,860 and 2,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,860 and 2,794 is: 4,197.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,860 : 2,794 = 2,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,860/2,794 = 2,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,860x = 2,794 × 2,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,860x = 7,806,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,806,436/1,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,197.01
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