Finding the Third Proportional to 934 and 2,411
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Solution
The third proportional to 934 and 2,411 is: 6,223.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
934 : 2,411 = 2,411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
934/2,411 = 2,411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
934x = 2,411 × 2,411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
934x = 5,812,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,812,921/934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,223.68
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