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Finding the Third Proportional to 622 and 1,533

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Solution

The third proportional to 622 and 1,533 is: 3,778.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622 : 1,533 = 1,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622/1,533 = 1,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622x = 1,533 × 1,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622x = 2,350,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,089/622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.28

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