Finding the Third Proportional to 1,536 and 2,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,536 and 2,308 is: 3,468.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,536 : 2,308 = 2,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,536/2,308 = 2,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,536x = 2,308 × 2,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,536x = 5,326,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,326,864/1,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,468.01
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