Finding the Third Proportional to 968 and 1,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 968 and 1,848 is: 3,528
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
968 : 1,848 = 1,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
968/1,848 = 1,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
968x = 1,848 × 1,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
968x = 3,415,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,415,104/968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,528
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