Finding the Third Proportional to 629 and 1,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 629 and 1,172 is: 2,183.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629 : 1,172 = 1,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629/1,172 = 1,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629x = 1,172 × 1,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629x = 1,373,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,373,584/629 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,183.76
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