Finding the Third Proportional to 1,044 and 1,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,044 and 1,566 is: 2,349
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,044 : 1,566 = 1,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,044/1,566 = 1,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,044x = 1,566 × 1,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,044x = 2,452,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,452,356/1,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,349
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