Finding the Third Proportional to 935 and 2,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 935 and 2,058 is: 4,529.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
935 : 2,058 = 2,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
935/2,058 = 2,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
935x = 2,058 × 2,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
935x = 4,235,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,235,364/935 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,529.80
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