Finding the Third Proportional to 1,584 and 2,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,584 and 2,376 is: 3,564
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,584 : 2,376 = 2,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,584/2,376 = 2,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,584x = 2,376 × 2,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,584x = 5,645,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,645,376/1,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,564
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