Finding the Third Proportional to 1,901 and 3,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,901 and 3,953 is: 8,219.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,901 : 3,953 = 3,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,901/3,953 = 3,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,901x = 3,953 × 3,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,901x = 15,626,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,626,209/1,901 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,219.99
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