Finding the Third Proportional to 1,176 and 2,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,176 and 2,472 is: 5,196.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,176 : 2,472 = 2,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,176/2,472 = 2,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,176x = 2,472 × 2,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,176x = 6,110,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,110,784/1,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,196.24
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