Finding the Third Proportional to 1,462 and 1,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,462 and 1,939 is: 2,571.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,462 : 1,939 = 1,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,462/1,939 = 1,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,462x = 1,939 × 1,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,462x = 3,759,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,759,721/1,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,571.63
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