Finding the Third Proportional to 1,200 and 1,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,200 and 1,809 is: 2,727.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,200 : 1,809 = 1,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,200/1,809 = 1,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,200x = 1,809 × 1,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,200x = 3,272,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,272,481/1,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,727.07
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