Finding the Third Proportional to 1,372 and 2,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,372 and 2,058 is: 3,087
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,372 : 2,058 = 2,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,372/2,058 = 2,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,372x = 2,058 × 2,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,372x = 4,235,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,235,364/1,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,087
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