Finding the Third Proportional to 392 and 1,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 392 and 1,036 is: 2,738
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392 : 1,036 = 1,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392/1,036 = 1,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392x = 1,036 × 1,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392x = 1,073,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,073,296/392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,738
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