Finding the Third Proportional to 1,884 and 2,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,884 and 2,754 is: 4,025.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,884 : 2,754 = 2,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,884/2,754 = 2,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,884x = 2,754 × 2,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,884x = 7,584,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,584,516/1,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,025.75
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