Finding the Third Proportional to 932.75 and 2,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 932.75 and 2,012 is: 4,340.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
932.75 : 2,012 = 2,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
932.75/2,012 = 2,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
932.75x = 2,012 × 2,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
932.75x = 4,048,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,048,144/932.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,340.01
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