Finding the Third Proportional to 1,168 and 2,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,168 and 2,528 is: 5,471.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,168 : 2,528 = 2,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,168/2,528 = 2,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,168x = 2,528 × 2,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,168x = 6,390,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,390,784/1,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,471.56
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