Finding the Third Proportional to 925 and 2,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 925 and 2,029 is: 4,450.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
925 : 2,029 = 2,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
925/2,029 = 2,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
925x = 2,029 × 2,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
925x = 4,116,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,116,841/925 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,450.64
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