Finding the Third Proportional to 1,612 and 2,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,612 and 2,418 is: 3,627
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,612 : 2,418 = 2,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,612/2,418 = 2,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,612x = 2,418 × 2,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,612x = 5,846,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,846,724/1,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,627
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