Finding the Third Proportional to 1,066 and 2,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,066 and 2,319 is: 5,044.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,066 : 2,319 = 2,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,066/2,319 = 2,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,066x = 2,319 × 2,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,066x = 5,377,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,377,761/1,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,044.80
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