Finding the Third Proportional to 927 and 1,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 927 and 1,854 is: 3,708
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
927 : 1,854 = 1,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
927/1,854 = 1,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
927x = 1,854 × 1,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
927x = 3,437,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,437,316/927 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,708
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