Finding the Third Proportional to 844 and 2,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 844 and 2,069 is: 5,071.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
844 : 2,069 = 2,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
844/2,069 = 2,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
844x = 2,069 × 2,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
844x = 4,280,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,280,761/844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,071.99
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