Finding the Third Proportional to 1,894 and 3,662
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,894 and 3,662 is: 7,080.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,894 : 3,662 = 3,662 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,894/3,662 = 3,662/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,894x = 3,662 × 3,662 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,894x = 13,410,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,410,244/1,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,080.38
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