Finding the Third Proportional to 1,912 and 2,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,912 and 2,868 is: 4,302
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,912 : 2,868 = 2,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,912/2,868 = 2,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,912x = 2,868 × 2,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,912x = 8,225,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,225,424/1,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,302
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