Finding the Third Proportional to 1,439 and 2,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,439 and 2,162 is: 3,248.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,439 : 2,162 = 2,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,439/2,162 = 2,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,439x = 2,162 × 2,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,439x = 4,674,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,674,244/1,439 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,248.26
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