Finding the Third Proportional to 1,898 and 3,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,898 and 3,970 is: 8,303.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,898 : 3,970 = 3,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,898/3,970 = 3,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,898x = 3,970 × 3,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,898x = 15,760,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,760,900/1,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,303.95
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