Finding the Third Proportional to 1,033 and 2,227
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,033 and 2,227 is: 4,801.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,033 : 2,227 = 2,227 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,033/2,227 = 2,227/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,033x = 2,227 × 2,227 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,033x = 4,959,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,959,529/1,033 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,801.09
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