Finding the Third Proportional to 1,141 and 2,465
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,141 and 2,465 is: 5,325.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,141 : 2,465 = 2,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,141/2,465 = 2,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,141x = 2,465 × 2,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,141x = 6,076,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,076,225/1,141 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,325.35
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