Finding the Third Proportional to 1,458 and 2,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,458 and 2,646 is: 4,802
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,458 : 2,646 = 2,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,458/2,646 = 2,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,458x = 2,646 × 2,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,458x = 7,001,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,001,316/1,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,802
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