Finding the Third Proportional to 1,369 and 2,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,369 and 2,183 is: 3,481
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,369 : 2,183 = 2,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,369/2,183 = 2,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,369x = 2,183 × 2,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,369x = 4,765,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,765,489/1,369 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,481
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