Finding the Third Proportional to 930 and 1,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 930 and 1,217 is: 1,592.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
930 : 1,217 = 1,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
930/1,217 = 1,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
930x = 1,217 × 1,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
930x = 1,481,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,481,089/930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,592.57
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