Finding the Third Proportional to 1,022 and 1,533
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,022 and 1,533 is: 2,299.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,022 : 1,533 = 1,533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,022/1,533 = 1,533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,022x = 1,533 × 1,533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,022x = 2,350,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,350,089/1,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,299.50
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