Finding the Third Proportional to 552 and 1,089
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Solution
The third proportional to 552 and 1,089 is: 2,148.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552 : 1,089 = 1,089 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552/1,089 = 1,089/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552x = 1,089 × 1,089 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552x = 1,185,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,185,921/552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,148.41
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