Finding the Third Proportional to 1,601 and 3,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,601 and 3,202 is: 6,404
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,601 : 3,202 = 3,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,601/3,202 = 3,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,601x = 3,202 × 3,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,601x = 10,252,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,252,804/1,601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,404
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