Finding the Third Proportional to 1,289 and 1,961
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,289 and 1,961 is: 2,983.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,289 : 1,961 = 1,961 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,289/1,961 = 1,961/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,289x = 1,961 × 1,961 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,289x = 3,845,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,845,521/1,289 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,983.34
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