Finding the Third Proportional to 736 and 1,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 736 and 1,200 is: 1,956.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
736 : 1,200 = 1,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
736/1,200 = 1,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
736x = 1,200 × 1,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
736x = 1,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,440,000/736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,956.52
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