Finding the Third Proportional to 1,014 and 2,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,014 and 2,391 is: 5,637.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,014 : 2,391 = 2,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,014/2,391 = 2,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,014x = 2,391 × 2,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,014x = 5,716,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,716,881/1,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,637.95
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