Finding the Third Proportional to 1,449 and 3,078
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,449 and 3,078 is: 6,538.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,449 : 3,078 = 3,078 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,449/3,078 = 3,078/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,449x = 3,078 × 3,078 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,449x = 9,474,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,474,084/1,449 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,538.36
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