Finding the Third Proportional to 1,067 and 1,429
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,067 and 1,429 is: 1,913.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,067 : 1,429 = 1,429 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,067/1,429 = 1,429/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,067x = 1,429 × 1,429 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,067x = 2,042,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,042,041/1,067 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,913.82
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