Finding the Third Proportional to 1,174 and 1,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,174 and 1,727 is: 2,540.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,174 : 1,727 = 1,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,174/1,727 = 1,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,174x = 1,727 × 1,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,174x = 2,982,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,982,529/1,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,540.48
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