Finding the Third Proportional to 1,744.50 and 2,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,744.50 and 2,343 is: 3,146.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,744.50 : 2,343 = 2,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,744.50/2,343 = 2,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,744.50x = 2,343 × 2,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,744.50x = 5,489,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,489,649/1,744.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,146.83
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