Finding the Third Proportional to 1,644 and 3,561
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,644 and 3,561 is: 7,713.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,644 : 3,561 = 3,561 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,644/3,561 = 3,561/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,644x = 3,561 × 3,561 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,644x = 12,680,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,680,721/1,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,713.33
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