Finding the Third Proportional to 622 and 1,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 622 and 1,244 is: 2,488
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
622 : 1,244 = 1,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
622/1,244 = 1,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
622x = 1,244 × 1,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
622x = 1,547,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,547,536/622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,488
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