Finding the Third Proportional to 1,346 and 2,091
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,346 and 2,091 is: 3,248.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,346 : 2,091 = 2,091 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,346/2,091 = 2,091/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,346x = 2,091 × 2,091 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,346x = 4,372,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,372,281/1,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,248.35
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