Finding the Third Proportional to 1,034 and 2,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,034 and 2,260 is: 4,939.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,034 : 2,260 = 2,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,034/2,260 = 2,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,034x = 2,260 × 2,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,034x = 5,107,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,107,600/1,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,939.65
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