Finding the Third Proportional to 922 and 1,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 922 and 1,644 is: 2,931.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
922 : 1,644 = 1,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
922/1,644 = 1,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
922x = 1,644 × 1,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
922x = 2,702,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,702,736/922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,931.38
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