Finding the Third Proportional to 1,160 and 1,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,160 and 1,676 is: 2,421.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,160 : 1,676 = 1,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,160/1,676 = 1,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,160x = 1,676 × 1,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,160x = 2,808,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,808,976/1,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,421.53
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