Finding the Third Proportional to 368 and 736
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Solution
The third proportional to 368 and 736 is: 1,472
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368 : 736 = 736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368/736 = 736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368x = 736 × 736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368x = 541,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 541,696/368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,472
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