Finding the Third Proportional to 411 and 1,065
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Solution
The third proportional to 411 and 1,065 is: 2,759.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
411 : 1,065 = 1,065 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
411/1,065 = 1,065/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
411x = 1,065 × 1,065 - Step 4: Simplify right side
411x = 1,134,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,134,225/411 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,759.67
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