Finding the Third Proportional to 1,088 and 1,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,088 and 1,600 is: 2,352.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,088 : 1,600 = 1,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,088/1,600 = 1,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,088x = 1,600 × 1,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,088x = 2,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,560,000/1,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,352.94
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