Finding the Third Proportional to 1,064 and 2,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,064 and 2,326 is: 5,084.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,064 : 2,326 = 2,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,064/2,326 = 2,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,064x = 2,326 × 2,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,064x = 5,410,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,410,276/1,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,084.85
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