Finding the Third Proportional to 909.75 and 939
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Solution
The third proportional to 909.75 and 939 is: 969.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
909.75 : 939 = 939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
909.75/939 = 939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
909.75x = 939 × 939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
909.75x = 881,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 881,721/909.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 969.19
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