Finding the Third Proportional to 1,518 and 2,277
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,518 and 2,277 is: 3,415.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,518 : 2,277 = 2,277 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,518/2,277 = 2,277/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,518x = 2,277 × 2,277 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,518x = 5,184,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,184,729/1,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,415.50
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