Finding the Third Proportional to 1,108 and 1,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,108 and 1,686 is: 2,565.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,108 : 1,686 = 1,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,108/1,686 = 1,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,108x = 1,686 × 1,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,108x = 2,842,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,842,596/1,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,565.52
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