Finding the Third Proportional to 1,862 and 3,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,862 and 3,102 is: 5,167.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,862 : 3,102 = 3,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,862/3,102 = 3,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,862x = 3,102 × 3,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,862x = 9,622,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,622,404/1,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,167.78
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