Finding the Third Proportional to 843 and 1,838
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Solution
The third proportional to 843 and 1,838 is: 4,007.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
843 : 1,838 = 1,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
843/1,838 = 1,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
843x = 1,838 × 1,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
843x = 3,378,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,378,244/843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,007.41
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