Finding the Third Proportional to 936 and 2,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 936 and 2,189 is: 5,119.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936 : 2,189 = 2,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936/2,189 = 2,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936x = 2,189 × 2,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936x = 4,791,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,791,721/936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,119.36
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