Finding the Third Proportional to 1,364 and 2,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,364 and 2,920 is: 6,251.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,364 : 2,920 = 2,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,364/2,920 = 2,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,364x = 2,920 × 2,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,364x = 8,526,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,526,400/1,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,251.03
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