Finding the Third Proportional to 921.75 and 1,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 921.75 and 1,410 is: 2,156.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
921.75 : 1,410 = 1,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
921.75/1,410 = 1,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
921.75x = 1,410 × 1,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
921.75x = 1,988,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,988,100/921.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,156.88
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