Finding the Third Proportional to 448 and 1,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 448 and 1,064 is: 2,527
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
448 : 1,064 = 1,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
448/1,064 = 1,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
448x = 1,064 × 1,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
448x = 1,132,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,132,096/448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,527
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