Finding the Third Proportional to 933.25 and 1,977
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Solution
The third proportional to 933.25 and 1,977 is: 4,188.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
933.25 : 1,977 = 1,977 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
933.25/1,977 = 1,977/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
933.25x = 1,977 × 1,977 - Step 4: Simplify right side
933.25x = 3,908,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,908,529/933.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,188.08
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