Finding the Third Proportional to 954 and 1,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 954 and 1,509 is: 2,386.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
954 : 1,509 = 1,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
954/1,509 = 1,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
954x = 1,509 × 1,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
954x = 2,277,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,277,081/954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,386.88
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