Finding the Third Proportional to 1,412 and 2,118
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,412 and 2,118 is: 3,177
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,412 : 2,118 = 2,118 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,412/2,118 = 2,118/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,412x = 2,118 × 2,118 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,412x = 4,485,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,485,924/1,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,177
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