Finding the Third Proportional to 941 and 2,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 941 and 2,050 is: 4,465.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
941 : 2,050 = 2,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
941/2,050 = 2,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
941x = 2,050 × 2,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
941x = 4,202,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,202,500/941 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,465.99
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