Finding the Third Proportional to 877 and 1,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 877 and 1,361 is: 2,112.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
877 : 1,361 = 1,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
877/1,361 = 1,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
877x = 1,361 × 1,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
877x = 1,852,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,852,321/877 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,112.11
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