Finding the Third Proportional to 1,015 and 1,501
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,015 and 1,501 is: 2,219.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,015 : 1,501 = 1,501 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,015/1,501 = 1,501/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,015x = 1,501 × 1,501 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,015x = 2,253,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,253,001/1,015 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,219.71
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