Finding the Third Proportional to 912 and 1,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 912 and 1,368 is: 2,052
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
912 : 1,368 = 1,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
912/1,368 = 1,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
912x = 1,368 × 1,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
912x = 1,871,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,871,424/912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,052
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