Finding the Third Proportional to 1,269 and 1,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,269 and 1,929 is: 2,932.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,269 : 1,929 = 1,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,269/1,929 = 1,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,269x = 1,929 × 1,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,269x = 3,721,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,721,041/1,269 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,932.26
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