Finding the Third Proportional to 1,135 and 2,371
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,135 and 2,371 is: 4,952.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,135 : 2,371 = 2,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,135/2,371 = 2,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,135x = 2,371 × 2,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,135x = 5,621,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,621,641/1,135 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,952.99
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