Finding the Third Proportional to 1,558 and 2,414
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,558 and 2,414 is: 3,740.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,558 : 2,414 = 2,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,558/2,414 = 2,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,558x = 2,414 × 2,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,558x = 5,827,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,827,396/1,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,740.31
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