Finding the Third Proportional to 832 and 1,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 832 and 1,388 is: 2,315.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832 : 1,388 = 1,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832/1,388 = 1,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832x = 1,388 × 1,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832x = 1,926,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,926,544/832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,315.56
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