Finding the Third Proportional to 1,428 and 2,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,428 and 2,166 is: 3,285.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,428 : 2,166 = 2,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,428/2,166 = 2,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,428x = 2,166 × 2,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,428x = 4,691,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,691,556/1,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,285.40
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