Finding the Third Proportional to 1,346 and 2,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,346 and 2,934 is: 6,395.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,346 : 2,934 = 2,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,346/2,934 = 2,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,346x = 2,934 × 2,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,346x = 8,608,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,608,356/1,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,395.51
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