Finding the Third Proportional to 795 and 1,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 795 and 1,554 is: 3,037.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
795 : 1,554 = 1,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
795/1,554 = 1,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
795x = 1,554 × 1,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
795x = 2,414,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,414,916/795 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,037.63
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