Finding the Third Proportional to 967 and 1,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 967 and 1,168 is: 1,410.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
967 : 1,168 = 1,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
967/1,168 = 1,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
967x = 1,168 × 1,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
967x = 1,364,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,364,224/967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,410.78
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