Finding the Third Proportional to 1,016 and 1,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,016 and 1,524 is: 2,286
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,016 : 1,524 = 1,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,016/1,524 = 1,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,016x = 1,524 × 1,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,016x = 2,322,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,322,576/1,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,286
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