Finding the Third Proportional to 1,964 and 3,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,964 and 3,928 is: 7,856
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,964 : 3,928 = 3,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,964/3,928 = 3,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,964x = 3,928 × 3,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,964x = 15,429,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,429,184/1,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,856
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