Finding the Third Proportional to 1,437 and 2,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,437 and 2,286 is: 3,636.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,437 : 2,286 = 2,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,437/2,286 = 2,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,437x = 2,286 × 2,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,437x = 5,225,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,225,796/1,437 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,636.60
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