Finding the Third Proportional to 1,553 and 2,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,553 and 2,331 is: 3,498.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,553 : 2,331 = 2,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,553/2,331 = 2,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,553x = 2,331 × 2,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,553x = 5,433,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,433,561/1,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,498.75
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