Finding the Third Proportional to 1,233 and 2,055
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,233 and 2,055 is: 3,425
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,233 : 2,055 = 2,055 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,233/2,055 = 2,055/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,233x = 2,055 × 2,055 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,233x = 4,223,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,223,025/1,233 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,425
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