Finding the Third Proportional to 1,467 and 2,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,467 and 2,274 is: 3,524.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,467 : 2,274 = 2,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,467/2,274 = 2,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,467x = 2,274 × 2,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,467x = 5,171,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,171,076/1,467 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,524.93
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