Finding the Third Proportional to 595 and 1,411
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Solution
The third proportional to 595 and 1,411 is: 3,346.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595 : 1,411 = 1,411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595/1,411 = 1,411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595x = 1,411 × 1,411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595x = 1,990,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,990,921/595 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,346.09
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