Finding the Third Proportional to 628 and 1,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 628 and 1,122 is: 2,004.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628 : 1,122 = 1,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628/1,122 = 1,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628x = 1,122 × 1,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628x = 1,258,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,258,884/628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,004.59
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