Finding the Third Proportional to 1,962 and 4,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,962 and 4,186 is: 8,930.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,962 : 4,186 = 4,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,962/4,186 = 4,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,962x = 4,186 × 4,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,962x = 17,522,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,522,596/1,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,930.99
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