Finding the Third Proportional to 1,113 and 2,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,113 and 2,346 is: 4,944.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,113 : 2,346 = 2,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,113/2,346 = 2,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,113x = 2,346 × 2,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,113x = 5,503,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,503,716/1,113 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,944.94
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