Finding the Third Proportional to 911 and 1,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 911 and 1,792 is: 3,524.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
911 : 1,792 = 1,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
911/1,792 = 1,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
911x = 1,792 × 1,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
911x = 3,211,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,211,264/911 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,524.99
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