Finding the Third Proportional to 602 and 1,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 602 and 1,544 is: 3,960.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602 : 1,544 = 1,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602/1,544 = 1,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602x = 1,544 × 1,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602x = 2,383,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,383,936/602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,960.03
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