Finding the Third Proportional to 634 and 1,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 634 and 1,163 is: 2,133.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634 : 1,163 = 1,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634/1,163 = 1,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634x = 1,163 × 1,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634x = 1,352,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,352,569/634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,133.39
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