Finding the Third Proportional to 930 and 1,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 930 and 1,443 is: 2,238.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
930 : 1,443 = 1,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
930/1,443 = 1,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
930x = 1,443 × 1,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
930x = 2,082,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,082,249/930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,238.98
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