Finding the Third Proportional to 1,502 and 2,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,502 and 2,330 is: 3,614.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,502 : 2,330 = 2,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,502/2,330 = 2,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,502x = 2,330 × 2,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,502x = 5,428,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,428,900/1,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,614.45
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