Finding the Third Proportional to 839 and 953
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Solution
The third proportional to 839 and 953 is: 1,082.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
839 : 953 = 953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
839/953 = 953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
839x = 953 × 953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
839x = 908,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 908,209/839 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,082.49
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