Finding the Third Proportional to 1,371 and 1,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,371 and 1,984 is: 2,871.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,371 : 1,984 = 1,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,371/1,984 = 1,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,371x = 1,984 × 1,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,371x = 3,936,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,936,256/1,371 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,871.08
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