Finding the Third Proportional to 848 and 1,858
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Solution
The third proportional to 848 and 1,858 is: 4,070.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848 : 1,858 = 1,858 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848/1,858 = 1,858/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848x = 1,858 × 1,858 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848x = 3,452,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,452,164/848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,070.95
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