Finding the Third Proportional to 584 and 1,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 584 and 1,512 is: 3,914.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584 : 1,512 = 1,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584/1,512 = 1,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584x = 1,512 × 1,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584x = 2,286,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,286,144/584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,914.63
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