Finding the Third Proportional to 1,228 and 2,034
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,228 and 2,034 is: 3,369.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,228 : 2,034 = 2,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,228/2,034 = 2,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,228x = 2,034 × 2,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,228x = 4,137,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,137,156/1,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,369.02
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