Finding the Third Proportional to 593 and 1,123
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Solution
The third proportional to 593 and 1,123 is: 2,126.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593 : 1,123 = 1,123 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593/1,123 = 1,123/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593x = 1,123 × 1,123 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593x = 1,261,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,261,129/593 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,126.69
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