Finding the Third Proportional to 649 and 1,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 649 and 1,424 is: 3,124.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
649 : 1,424 = 1,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
649/1,424 = 1,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
649x = 1,424 × 1,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
649x = 2,027,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,027,776/649 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,124.46
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