Finding the Third Proportional to 1,221 and 2,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,221 and 2,658 is: 5,786.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,221 : 2,658 = 2,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,221/2,658 = 2,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,221x = 2,658 × 2,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,221x = 7,064,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,064,964/1,221 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,786.21
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