Finding the Third Proportional to 1,551 and 3,339
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,551 and 3,339 is: 7,188.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,551 : 3,339 = 3,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,551/3,339 = 3,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,551x = 3,339 × 3,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,551x = 11,148,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,148,921/1,551 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,188.21
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