Finding the Third Proportional to 1,350 and 1,899
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,350 and 1,899 is: 2,671.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,350 : 1,899 = 1,899 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,350/1,899 = 1,899/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,350x = 1,899 × 1,899 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,350x = 3,606,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,606,201/1,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,671.26
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