Finding the Third Proportional to 1,573 and 3,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,573 and 3,363 is: 7,189.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,573 : 3,363 = 3,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,573/3,363 = 3,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,573x = 3,363 × 3,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,573x = 11,309,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,309,769/1,573 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,189.94
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