Finding the Third Proportional to 634.88 and 935.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 634.88 and 935.25 is: 1,377.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634.88 : 935.25 = 935.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634.88/935.25 = 935.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634.88x = 935.25 × 935.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634.88x = 874,692.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 874,692.56/634.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,377.74
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