Finding the Third Proportional to 1,147 and 2,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,147 and 2,374 is: 4,913.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,147 : 2,374 = 2,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,147/2,374 = 2,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,147x = 2,374 × 2,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,147x = 5,635,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,635,876/1,147 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,913.58
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