Finding the Third Proportional to 650 and 1,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 650 and 1,122 is: 1,936.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650 : 1,122 = 1,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650/1,122 = 1,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650x = 1,122 × 1,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650x = 1,258,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,258,884/650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,936.74
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