Finding the Third Proportional to 1,933 and 4,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,933 and 4,230 is: 9,256.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,933 : 4,230 = 4,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,933/4,230 = 4,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,933x = 4,230 × 4,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,933x = 17,892,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,892,900/1,933 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,256.54
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