Finding the Third Proportional to 1,037 and 2,279
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,037 and 2,279 is: 5,008.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,037 : 2,279 = 2,279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,037/2,279 = 2,279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,037x = 2,279 × 2,279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,037x = 5,193,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,193,841/1,037 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,008.53
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