Finding the Third Proportional to 1,598 and 2,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,598 and 2,397 is: 3,595.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,598 : 2,397 = 2,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,598/2,397 = 2,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,598x = 2,397 × 2,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,598x = 5,745,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,745,609/1,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,595.50
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