Finding the Third Proportional to 1,636 and 2,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,636 and 2,454 is: 3,681
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,636 : 2,454 = 2,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,636/2,454 = 2,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,636x = 2,454 × 2,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,636x = 6,022,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,022,116/1,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,681
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