Finding the Third Proportional to 1,506 and 2,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,506 and 2,251 is: 3,364.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,506 : 2,251 = 2,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,506/2,251 = 2,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,506x = 2,251 × 2,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,506x = 5,067,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,067,001/1,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,364.54
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