Finding the Third Proportional to 1,567 and 3,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,567 and 3,644 is: 8,473.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,567 : 3,644 = 3,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,567/3,644 = 3,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,567x = 3,644 × 3,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,567x = 13,278,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,278,736/1,567 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,473.99
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