Finding the Third Proportional to 1,862 and 3,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,862 and 3,760 is: 7,592.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,862 : 3,760 = 3,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,862/3,760 = 3,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,862x = 3,760 × 3,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,862x = 14,137,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,137,600/1,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,592.70
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