Finding the Third Proportional to 1,695 and 2,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,695 and 2,547 is: 3,827.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,695 : 2,547 = 2,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,695/2,547 = 2,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,695x = 2,547 × 2,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,695x = 6,487,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,487,209/1,695 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,827.26
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