Finding the Third Proportional to 949 and 1,838
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Solution
The third proportional to 949 and 1,838 is: 3,559.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
949 : 1,838 = 1,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
949/1,838 = 1,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
949x = 1,838 × 1,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
949x = 3,378,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,378,244/949 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,559.79
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