Finding the Third Proportional to 940 and 1,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 940 and 1,579 is: 2,652.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940 : 1,579 = 1,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940/1,579 = 1,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940x = 1,579 × 1,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940x = 2,493,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,493,241/940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,652.38
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