Finding the Third Proportional to 924.75 and 1,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 924.75 and 1,935 is: 4,048.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
924.75 : 1,935 = 1,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
924.75/1,935 = 1,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
924.75x = 1,935 × 1,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
924.75x = 3,744,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,744,225/924.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,048.91
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