Finding the Third Proportional to 1,668 and 2,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,668 and 2,502 is: 3,753
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,668 : 2,502 = 2,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,668/2,502 = 2,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,668x = 2,502 × 2,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,668x = 6,260,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,260,004/1,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,753
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