Finding the Third Proportional to 619 and 1,617
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Solution
The third proportional to 619 and 1,617 is: 4,224.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
619 : 1,617 = 1,617 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
619/1,617 = 1,617/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
619x = 1,617 × 1,617 - Step 4: Simplify right side
619x = 2,614,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,614,689/619 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,224.05
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