Finding the Third Proportional to 986 and 1,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 986 and 1,820 is: 3,359.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
986 : 1,820 = 1,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
986/1,820 = 1,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
986x = 1,820 × 1,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
986x = 3,312,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,312,400/986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,359.43
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