Finding the Third Proportional to 1,088 and 1,927
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,088 and 1,927 is: 3,412.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,088 : 1,927 = 1,927 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,088/1,927 = 1,927/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,088x = 1,927 × 1,927 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,088x = 3,713,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,713,329/1,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,412.99
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