Finding the Third Proportional to 1,868 and 2,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,868 and 2,802 is: 4,203
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,868 : 2,802 = 2,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,868/2,802 = 2,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,868x = 2,802 × 2,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,868x = 7,851,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,851,204/1,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,203
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