Finding the Third Proportional to 2,964 and 3,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,964 and 3,830 is: 4,949.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,964 : 3,830 = 3,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,964/3,830 = 3,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,964x = 3,830 × 3,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,964x = 14,668,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,668,900/2,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,949.02
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