Finding the Third Proportional to 943 and 2,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 943 and 2,048 is: 4,447.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
943 : 2,048 = 2,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
943/2,048 = 2,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
943x = 2,048 × 2,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
943x = 4,194,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,194,304/943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,447.83
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