Finding the Third Proportional to 925 and 1,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 925 and 1,219 is: 1,606.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
925 : 1,219 = 1,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
925/1,219 = 1,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
925x = 1,219 × 1,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
925x = 1,485,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,485,961/925 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,606.44
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