Finding the Third Proportional to 1,269 and 2,961
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,269 and 2,961 is: 6,909
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,269 : 2,961 = 2,961 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,269/2,961 = 2,961/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,269x = 2,961 × 2,961 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,269x = 8,767,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,767,521/1,269 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,909
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