Finding the Third Proportional to 1,164 and 1,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,164 and 1,519 is: 1,982.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,164 : 1,519 = 1,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,164/1,519 = 1,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,164x = 1,519 × 1,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,164x = 2,307,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,307,361/1,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,982.27
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