Finding the Third Proportional to 1,268 and 1,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,268 and 1,902 is: 2,853
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,268 : 1,902 = 1,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,268/1,902 = 1,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,268x = 1,902 × 1,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,268x = 3,617,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,617,604/1,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,853
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