Finding the Third Proportional to 1,922 and 3,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,922 and 3,038 is: 4,802
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,922 : 3,038 = 3,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,922/3,038 = 3,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,922x = 3,038 × 3,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,922x = 9,229,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,229,444/1,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,802
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