Finding the Third Proportional to 1,169 and 1,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,169 and 1,754 is: 2,631.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,169 : 1,754 = 1,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,169/1,754 = 1,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,169x = 1,754 × 1,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,169x = 3,076,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,076,516/1,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,631.75
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