Finding the Third Proportional to 1,126 and 1,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,126 and 1,941 is: 3,345.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,126 : 1,941 = 1,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,126/1,941 = 1,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,126x = 1,941 × 1,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,126x = 3,767,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,767,481/1,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,345.90
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