Finding the Third Proportional to 451 and 942
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Solution
The third proportional to 451 and 942 is: 1,967.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451 : 942 = 942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451/942 = 942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451x = 942 × 942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451x = 887,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 887,364/451 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,967.55
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