Finding the Third Proportional to 635 and 934
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Solution
The third proportional to 635 and 934 is: 1,373.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635 : 934 = 934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635/934 = 934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635x = 934 × 934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635x = 872,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 872,356/635 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,373.79
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