Finding the Third Proportional to 682 and 1,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 682 and 1,585 is: 3,683.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682 : 1,585 = 1,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682/1,585 = 1,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682x = 1,585 × 1,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682x = 2,512,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,512,225/682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,683.61
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