Finding the Third Proportional to 1,118 and 1,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,118 and 1,678 is: 2,518.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,118 : 1,678 = 1,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,118/1,678 = 1,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,118x = 1,678 × 1,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,118x = 2,815,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,815,684/1,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,518.50
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