Finding the Third Proportional to 670 and 1,559
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Solution
The third proportional to 670 and 1,559 is: 3,627.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
670 : 1,559 = 1,559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
670/1,559 = 1,559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
670x = 1,559 × 1,559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
670x = 2,430,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,430,481/670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,627.58
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