Finding the Third Proportional to 1,296 and 1,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,296 and 1,848 is: 2,635.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,296 : 1,848 = 1,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,296/1,848 = 1,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,296x = 1,848 × 1,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,296x = 3,415,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,415,104/1,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,635.11
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