Finding the Third Proportional to 1,403 and 2,105
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,403 and 2,105 is: 3,158.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,403 : 2,105 = 2,105 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,403/2,105 = 2,105/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,403x = 2,105 × 2,105 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,403x = 4,431,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,431,025/1,403 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,158.25
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