Finding the Third Proportional to 1,953 and 2,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,953 and 2,604 is: 3,472
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,953 : 2,604 = 2,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,953/2,604 = 2,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,953x = 2,604 × 2,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,953x = 6,780,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,780,816/1,953 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,472
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