Finding the Third Proportional to 1,907 and 4,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,907 and 4,098 is: 8,806.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,907 : 4,098 = 4,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,907/4,098 = 4,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,907x = 4,098 × 4,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,907x = 16,793,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,793,604/1,907 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,806.29
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