Finding the Third Proportional to 1,485 and 3,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,485 and 3,243 is: 7,082.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,485 : 3,243 = 3,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,485/3,243 = 3,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,485x = 3,243 × 3,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,485x = 10,517,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,517,049/1,485 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,082.19
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