Finding the Third Proportional to 1,451 and 3,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,451 and 3,163 is: 6,894.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,451 : 3,163 = 3,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,451/3,163 = 3,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,451x = 3,163 × 3,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,451x = 10,004,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,004,569/1,451 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,894.95
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