Finding the Third Proportional to 1,510 and 3,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,510 and 3,316 is: 7,282.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,510 : 3,316 = 3,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,510/3,316 = 3,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,510x = 3,316 × 3,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,510x = 10,995,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,995,856/1,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,282.02
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