Finding the Third Proportional to 933 and 1,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 933 and 1,071 is: 1,229.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
933 : 1,071 = 1,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
933/1,071 = 1,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
933x = 1,071 × 1,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
933x = 1,147,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,147,041/933 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,229.41
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