Finding the Third Proportional to 1,624 and 3,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,624 and 3,554 is: 7,777.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,624 : 3,554 = 3,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,624/3,554 = 3,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,624x = 3,554 × 3,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,624x = 12,630,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,630,916/1,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,777.66
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