Finding the Third Proportional to 2,112 and 3,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,112 and 3,168 is: 4,752
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,112 : 3,168 = 3,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,112/3,168 = 3,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,112x = 3,168 × 3,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,112x = 10,036,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,036,224/2,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,752
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