Finding the Third Proportional to 1,104 and 1,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,104 and 1,932 is: 3,381
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,104 : 1,932 = 1,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,104/1,932 = 1,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,104x = 1,932 × 1,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,104x = 3,732,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,732,624/1,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,381
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