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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,462 and 1,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,462 and 1,614 is: 1,781.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462 : 1,614 = 1,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462/1,614 = 1,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462x = 1,614 × 1,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462x = 2,604,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,996/1,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.80

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