Finding the Third Proportional to 1,194 and 1,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,194 and 1,299 is: 1,413.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,194 : 1,299 = 1,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,194/1,299 = 1,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,194x = 1,299 × 1,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,194x = 1,687,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,687,401/1,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,413.23
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