Finding the Third Proportional to 1,378 and 2,131
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,378 and 2,131 is: 3,295.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,378 : 2,131 = 2,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,378/2,131 = 2,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,378x = 2,131 × 2,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,378x = 4,541,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,541,161/1,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,295.47
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