Finding the Third Proportional to 1,301 and 2,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,301 and 2,806 is: 6,051.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,301 : 2,806 = 2,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,301/2,806 = 2,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,301x = 2,806 × 2,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,301x = 7,873,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,873,636/1,301 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,051.99
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