Finding the Third Proportional to 1,926 and 2,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,926 and 2,568 is: 3,424
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,926 : 2,568 = 2,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,926/2,568 = 2,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,926x = 2,568 × 2,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,926x = 6,594,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,594,624/1,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,424
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