Finding the Third Proportional to 623 and 1,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 623 and 1,354 is: 2,942.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
623 : 1,354 = 1,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
623/1,354 = 1,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
623x = 1,354 × 1,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
623x = 1,833,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,833,316/623 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,942.72
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