Finding the Third Proportional to 1,572 and 2,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,572 and 2,302 is: 3,370.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,572 : 2,302 = 2,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,572/2,302 = 2,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,572x = 2,302 × 2,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,572x = 5,299,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,299,204/1,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,370.99
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