Finding the Third Proportional to 664 and 1,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 664 and 1,536 is: 3,553.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664 : 1,536 = 1,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664/1,536 = 1,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664x = 1,536 × 1,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664x = 2,359,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,359,296/664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,553.16
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