Finding the Third Proportional to 1,719 and 1,911
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,719 and 1,911 is: 2,124.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,719 : 1,911 = 1,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,719/1,911 = 1,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,719x = 1,911 × 1,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,719x = 3,651,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,651,921/1,719 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,124.45
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