Finding the Third Proportional to 1,154 and 1,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,154 and 1,603 is: 2,226.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,154 : 1,603 = 1,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,154/1,603 = 1,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,154x = 1,603 × 1,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,154x = 2,569,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,569,609/1,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,226.70
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