Finding the Third Proportional to 1,233 and 1,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,233 and 1,644 is: 2,192
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,233 : 1,644 = 1,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,233/1,644 = 1,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,233x = 1,644 × 1,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,233x = 2,702,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,702,736/1,233 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,192
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