Finding the Third Proportional to 614 and 1,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 614 and 1,172 is: 2,237.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614 : 1,172 = 1,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614/1,172 = 1,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614x = 1,172 × 1,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614x = 1,373,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,373,584/614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,237.11
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