Finding the Third Proportional to 1,592 and 3,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,592 and 3,486 is: 7,633.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,592 : 3,486 = 3,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,592/3,486 = 3,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,592x = 3,486 × 3,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,592x = 12,152,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,152,196/1,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,633.29
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