Finding the Third Proportional to 1,166 and 1,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,166 and 1,557 is: 2,079.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,166 : 1,557 = 1,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,166/1,557 = 1,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,166x = 1,557 × 1,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,166x = 2,424,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,424,249/1,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,079.12
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