Finding the Third Proportional to 666 and 1,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 666 and 1,554 is: 3,626
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
666 : 1,554 = 1,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
666/1,554 = 1,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
666x = 1,554 × 1,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
666x = 2,414,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,414,916/666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,626
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