Finding the Third Proportional to 908 and 2,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 908 and 2,386 is: 6,269.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
908 : 2,386 = 2,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
908/2,386 = 2,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
908x = 2,386 × 2,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
908x = 5,692,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,692,996/908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,269.82
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