Finding the Third Proportional to 672 and 935
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Solution
The third proportional to 672 and 935 is: 1,300.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
672 : 935 = 935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
672/935 = 935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
672x = 935 × 935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
672x = 874,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 874,225/672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,300.93
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