Finding the Third Proportional to 1,266 and 1,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,266 and 1,863 is: 2,741.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,266 : 1,863 = 1,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,266/1,863 = 1,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,266x = 1,863 × 1,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,266x = 3,470,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,470,769/1,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,741.52
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