Finding the Third Proportional to 1,188 and 2,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,188 and 2,592 is: 5,655.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,188 : 2,592 = 2,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,188/2,592 = 2,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,188x = 2,592 × 2,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,188x = 6,718,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,718,464/1,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,655.27
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