Finding the Third Proportional to 1,102 and 2,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,102 and 2,437 is: 5,389.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,102 : 2,437 = 2,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,102/2,437 = 2,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,102x = 2,437 × 2,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,102x = 5,938,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,938,969/1,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,389.26
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