Finding the Third Proportional to 1,376 and 2,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,376 and 2,048 is: 3,048.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,376 : 2,048 = 2,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,376/2,048 = 2,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,376x = 2,048 × 2,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,376x = 4,194,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,194,304/1,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,048.19
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