Finding the Third Proportional to 1,418 and 2,179
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,418 and 2,179 is: 3,348.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,418 : 2,179 = 2,179 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,418/2,179 = 2,179/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,418x = 2,179 × 2,179 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,418x = 4,748,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,748,041/1,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,348.41
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