Finding the Third Proportional to 883 and 2,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 883 and 2,382 is: 6,425.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
883 : 2,382 = 2,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
883/2,382 = 2,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
883x = 2,382 × 2,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
883x = 5,673,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,673,924/883 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,425.73
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