Finding the Third Proportional to 1,878 and 2,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,878 and 2,745 is: 4,012.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,878 : 2,745 = 2,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,878/2,745 = 2,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,878x = 2,745 × 2,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,878x = 7,535,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,535,025/1,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,012.26
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