Finding the Third Proportional to 1,492 and 2,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,492 and 2,174 is: 3,167.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,492 : 2,174 = 2,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,492/2,174 = 2,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,492x = 2,174 × 2,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,492x = 4,726,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,726,276/1,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,167.75
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