Finding the Third Proportional to 1,543 and 3,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,543 and 3,668 is: 8,719.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,543 : 3,668 = 3,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,543/3,668 = 3,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,543x = 3,668 × 3,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,543x = 13,454,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,454,224/1,543 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,719.52
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