Finding the Third Proportional to 1,103 and 2,419
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,103 and 2,419 is: 5,305.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,103 : 2,419 = 2,419 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,103/2,419 = 2,419/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,103x = 2,419 × 2,419 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,103x = 5,851,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,851,561/1,103 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,305.13
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