Finding the Third Proportional to 1,594 and 2,462
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,594 and 2,462 is: 3,802.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,594 : 2,462 = 2,462 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,594/2,462 = 2,462/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,594x = 2,462 × 2,462 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,594x = 6,061,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,061,444/1,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,802.66
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