Finding the Third Proportional to 1,692 and 2,538
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,692 and 2,538 is: 3,807
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,692 : 2,538 = 2,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,692/2,538 = 2,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,692x = 2,538 × 2,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,692x = 6,441,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,441,444/1,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,807
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