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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,146 and 1,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,146 and 1,562 is: 2,129.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146 : 1,562 = 1,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146/1,562 = 1,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146x = 1,562 × 1,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146x = 2,439,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,844/1,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.01

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