Finding the Third Proportional to 1,408 and 2,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,408 and 2,112 is: 3,168
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,408 : 2,112 = 2,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,408/2,112 = 2,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,408x = 2,112 × 2,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,408x = 4,460,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,460,544/1,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,168
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