Finding the Third Proportional to 1,348 and 3,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,348 and 3,190 is: 7,549.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,348 : 3,190 = 3,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,348/3,190 = 3,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,348x = 3,190 × 3,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,348x = 10,176,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,176,100/1,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,549.04
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