Finding the Third Proportional to 1,757 and 2,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,757 and 2,636 is: 3,954.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,757 : 2,636 = 2,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,757/2,636 = 2,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,757x = 2,636 × 2,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,757x = 6,948,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,948,496/1,757 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,954.75
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