Finding the Third Proportional to 640 and 1,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 640 and 1,361 is: 2,894.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640 : 1,361 = 1,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640/1,361 = 1,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640x = 1,361 × 1,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640x = 1,852,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,852,321/640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,894.25
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