Finding the Third Proportional to 1,326 and 2,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,326 and 2,036 is: 3,126.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,326 : 2,036 = 2,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,326/2,036 = 2,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,326x = 2,036 × 2,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,326x = 4,145,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,145,296/1,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,126.17
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