Finding the Third Proportional to 1,145 and 2,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,145 and 2,594 is: 5,876.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,145 : 2,594 = 2,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,145/2,594 = 2,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,145x = 2,594 × 2,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,145x = 6,728,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,728,836/1,145 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,876.71
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