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Finding the Third Proportional to 438 and 1,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 438 and 1,182 is: 3,189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 1,182 = 1,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/1,182 = 1,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 1,182 × 1,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 1,397,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,124/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.78

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