Finding the Third Proportional to 1,332 and 2,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,332 and 2,886 is: 6,253
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,332 : 2,886 = 2,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,332/2,886 = 2,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,332x = 2,886 × 2,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,332x = 8,328,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,328,996/1,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,253
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