Finding the Third Proportional to 1,292 and 2,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,292 and 2,584 is: 5,168
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,292 : 2,584 = 2,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,292/2,584 = 2,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,292x = 2,584 × 2,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,292x = 6,677,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,677,056/1,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,168
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