Finding the Third Proportional to 648 and 1,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 648 and 1,368 is: 2,888
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
648 : 1,368 = 1,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
648/1,368 = 1,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
648x = 1,368 × 1,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
648x = 1,871,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,871,424/648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,888
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