Finding the Third Proportional to 936.25 and 2,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 936.25 and 2,026 is: 4,384.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936.25 : 2,026 = 2,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936.25/2,026 = 2,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936.25x = 2,026 × 2,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936.25x = 4,104,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,104,676/936.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,384.17
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