Finding the Third Proportional to 1,040 and 2,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,040 and 2,288 is: 5,033.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,040 : 2,288 = 2,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,040/2,288 = 2,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,040x = 2,288 × 2,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,040x = 5,234,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,234,944/1,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,033.60
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