Finding the Third Proportional to 810 and 1,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 810 and 1,762 is: 3,832.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
810 : 1,762 = 1,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
810/1,762 = 1,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
810x = 1,762 × 1,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
810x = 3,104,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,104,644/810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,832.89
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