Finding the Third Proportional to 1,054 and 2,267
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,054 and 2,267 is: 4,875.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,054 : 2,267 = 2,267 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,054/2,267 = 2,267/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,054x = 2,267 × 2,267 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,054x = 5,139,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,139,289/1,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,875.99
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