Finding the Third Proportional to 916.88 and 1,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 916.88 and 1,935 is: 4,083.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916.88 : 1,935 = 1,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916.88/1,935 = 1,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916.88x = 1,935 × 1,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916.88x = 3,744,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,744,225/916.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,083.68
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