Finding the Third Proportional to 1,544 and 3,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,544 and 3,412 is: 7,539.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,544 : 3,412 = 3,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,544/3,412 = 3,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,544x = 3,412 × 3,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,544x = 11,641,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,641,744/1,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,539.99
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