Finding the Third Proportional to 404.25 and 924
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Solution
The third proportional to 404.25 and 924 is: 2,112
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
404.25 : 924 = 924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
404.25/924 = 924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
404.25x = 924 × 924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
404.25x = 853,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 853,776/404.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,112
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