Finding the Third Proportional to 661 and 1,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 661 and 1,519 is: 3,490.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
661 : 1,519 = 1,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
661/1,519 = 1,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
661x = 1,519 × 1,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
661x = 2,307,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,307,361/661 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,490.71
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