Finding the Third Proportional to 1,313 and 2,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,313 and 2,060 is: 3,231.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,313 : 2,060 = 2,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,313/2,060 = 2,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,313x = 2,060 × 2,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,313x = 4,243,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,243,600/1,313 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,231.99
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