Finding the Third Proportional to 1,508 and 2,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,508 and 2,262 is: 3,393
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,508 : 2,262 = 2,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,508/2,262 = 2,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,508x = 2,262 × 2,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,508x = 5,116,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,116,644/1,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,393
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