Finding the Third Proportional to 1,447 and 3,073
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,447 and 3,073 is: 6,526.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,447 : 3,073 = 3,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,447/3,073 = 3,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,447x = 3,073 × 3,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,447x = 9,443,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,443,329/1,447 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,526.14
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