Finding the Third Proportional to 608 and 1,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 608 and 1,216 is: 2,432
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608 : 1,216 = 1,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608/1,216 = 1,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608x = 1,216 × 1,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608x = 1,478,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,478,656/608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,432
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