Finding the Third Proportional to 1,106 and 1,659
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,106 and 1,659 is: 2,488.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,106 : 1,659 = 1,659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,106/1,659 = 1,659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,106x = 1,659 × 1,659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,106x = 2,752,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,752,281/1,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,488.50
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