Finding the Third Proportional to 1,549 and 2,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,549 and 2,324 is: 3,486.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,549 : 2,324 = 2,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,549/2,324 = 2,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,549x = 2,324 × 2,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,549x = 5,400,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,400,976/1,549 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,486.75
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