Finding the Third Proportional to 1,301 and 1,421
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,301 and 1,421 is: 1,552.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,301 : 1,421 = 1,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,301/1,421 = 1,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,301x = 1,421 × 1,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,301x = 2,019,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,019,241/1,301 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,552.07
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