Finding the Third Proportional to 921 and 1,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 921 and 1,639 is: 2,916.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
921 : 1,639 = 1,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
921/1,639 = 1,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
921x = 1,639 × 1,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
921x = 2,686,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,686,321/921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,916.74
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