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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,567 and 2,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,567 and 2,325 is: 3,449.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567 : 2,325 = 2,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567/2,325 = 2,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567x = 2,325 × 2,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567x = 5,405,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,405,625/1,567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.66

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