Finding the Third Proportional to 754 and 1,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 754 and 1,984 is: 5,220.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
754 : 1,984 = 1,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
754/1,984 = 1,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
754x = 1,984 × 1,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
754x = 3,936,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,936,256/754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,220.50
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