Finding the Third Proportional to 1,224 and 1,731
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,224 and 1,731 is: 2,448.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,224 : 1,731 = 1,731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,224/1,731 = 1,731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,224x = 1,731 × 1,731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,224x = 2,996,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,996,361/1,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,448.01
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