Finding the Third Proportional to 437 and 956
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Solution
The third proportional to 437 and 956 is: 2,091.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437 : 956 = 956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437/956 = 956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437x = 956 × 956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437x = 913,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 913,936/437 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,091.39
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