Finding the Third Proportional to 1,022 and 1,371
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,022 and 1,371 is: 1,839.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,022 : 1,371 = 1,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,022/1,371 = 1,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,022x = 1,371 × 1,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,022x = 1,879,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,879,641/1,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,839.18
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