Finding the Third Proportional to 926 and 2,034
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Solution
The third proportional to 926 and 2,034 is: 4,467.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
926 : 2,034 = 2,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
926/2,034 = 2,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
926x = 2,034 × 2,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
926x = 4,137,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,137,156/926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,467.77
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