Finding the Third Proportional to 1,093 and 2,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,093 and 2,389 is: 5,221.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,093 : 2,389 = 2,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,093/2,389 = 2,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,093x = 2,389 × 2,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,093x = 5,707,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,707,321/1,093 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,221.70
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