Finding the Third Proportional to 1,976 and 2,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,976 and 2,980 is: 4,494.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,976 : 2,980 = 2,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,976/2,980 = 2,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,976x = 2,980 × 2,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,976x = 8,880,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,880,400/1,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,494.13
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