Finding the Third Proportional to 1,134 and 1,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,134 and 1,767 is: 2,753.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,134 : 1,767 = 1,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,134/1,767 = 1,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,134x = 1,767 × 1,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,134x = 3,122,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,122,289/1,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,753.34
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