Finding the Third Proportional to 1,982 and 4,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,982 and 4,342 is: 9,512.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,982 : 4,342 = 4,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,982/4,342 = 4,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,982x = 4,342 × 4,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,982x = 18,852,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,852,964/1,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,512.09
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