Finding the Third Proportional to 1,890 and 4,131
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,890 and 4,131 is: 9,029.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,890 : 4,131 = 4,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,890/4,131 = 4,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,890x = 4,131 × 4,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,890x = 17,065,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,065,161/1,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,029.19
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