Finding the Third Proportional to 1,321 and 2,845
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,321 and 2,845 is: 6,127.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,321 : 2,845 = 2,845 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,321/2,845 = 2,845/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,321x = 2,845 × 2,845 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,321x = 8,094,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,094,025/1,321 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,127.20
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