Finding the Third Proportional to 1,048 and 2,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,048 and 2,257 is: 4,860.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,048 : 2,257 = 2,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,048/2,257 = 2,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,048x = 2,257 × 2,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,048x = 5,094,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,094,049/1,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,860.73
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