Finding the Third Proportional to 934 and 1,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 934 and 1,937 is: 4,017.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
934 : 1,937 = 1,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
934/1,937 = 1,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
934x = 1,937 × 1,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
934x = 3,751,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,751,969/934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,017.10
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