Finding the Third Proportional to 839.25 and 1,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 839.25 and 1,944 is: 4,502.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
839.25 : 1,944 = 1,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
839.25/1,944 = 1,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
839.25x = 1,944 × 1,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
839.25x = 3,779,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,779,136/839.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,502.99
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