Finding the Third Proportional to 1,535 and 2,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,535 and 2,348 is: 3,591.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,535 : 2,348 = 2,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,535/2,348 = 2,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,535x = 2,348 × 2,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,535x = 5,513,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,513,104/1,535 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,591.60
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