Finding the Third Proportional to 1,188 and 1,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,188 and 1,782 is: 2,673
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,188 : 1,782 = 1,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,188/1,782 = 1,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,188x = 1,782 × 1,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,188x = 3,175,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,175,524/1,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,673
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