Finding the Third Proportional to 1,344 and 2,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,344 and 2,013 is: 3,015.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,344 : 2,013 = 2,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,344/2,013 = 2,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,344x = 2,013 × 2,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,344x = 4,052,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,052,169/1,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,015.01
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