Finding the Third Proportional to 1,538 and 3,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,538 and 3,364 is: 7,357.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,538 : 3,364 = 3,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,538/3,364 = 3,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,538x = 3,364 × 3,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,538x = 11,316,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,316,496/1,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,357.93
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