Finding the Third Proportional to 621 and 1,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 621 and 1,178 is: 2,234.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621 : 1,178 = 1,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621/1,178 = 1,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621x = 1,178 × 1,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621x = 1,387,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,387,684/621 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,234.60
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