Finding the Third Proportional to 652 and 1,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 652 and 1,420 is: 3,092.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
652 : 1,420 = 1,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
652/1,420 = 1,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
652x = 1,420 × 1,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
652x = 2,016,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,016,400/652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,092.64
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