Finding the Third Proportional to 1,865 and 4,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,865 and 4,095 is: 8,991.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,865 : 4,095 = 4,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,865/4,095 = 4,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,865x = 4,095 × 4,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,865x = 16,769,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,769,025/1,865 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,991.43
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