Finding the Third Proportional to 1,514 and 3,659
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,514 and 3,659 is: 8,842.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,514 : 3,659 = 3,659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,514/3,659 = 3,659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,514x = 3,659 × 3,659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,514x = 13,388,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,388,281/1,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,842.99
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