Finding the Third Proportional to 592 and 1,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 592 and 1,372 is: 3,179.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592 : 1,372 = 1,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592/1,372 = 1,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592x = 1,372 × 1,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592x = 1,882,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,882,384/592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,179.70
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