Finding the Third Proportional to 1,014 and 1,537
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,014 and 1,537 is: 2,329.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,014 : 1,537 = 1,537 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,014/1,537 = 1,537/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,014x = 1,537 × 1,537 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,014x = 2,362,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,362,369/1,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,329.75
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