Finding the Third Proportional to 1,262 and 1,959
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,262 and 1,959 is: 3,040.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,262 : 1,959 = 1,959 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,262/1,959 = 1,959/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,262x = 1,959 × 1,959 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,262x = 3,837,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,837,681/1,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,040.95
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