Finding the Third Proportional to 1,010 and 1,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,010 and 1,529 is: 2,314.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,010 : 1,529 = 1,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,010/1,529 = 1,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,010x = 1,529 × 1,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,010x = 2,337,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,337,841/1,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,314.69
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