Finding the Third Proportional to 1,528 and 3,271
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,528 and 3,271 is: 7,002.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,528 : 3,271 = 3,271 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,528/3,271 = 3,271/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,528x = 3,271 × 3,271 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,528x = 10,699,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,699,441/1,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,002.25
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