Finding the Third Proportional to 1,044 and 1,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,044 and 1,530 is: 2,242.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,044 : 1,530 = 1,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,044/1,530 = 1,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,044x = 1,530 × 1,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,044x = 2,340,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,340,900/1,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,242.24
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