Finding the Third Proportional to 943.94 and 1,342.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 943.94 and 1,342.38 is: 1,908.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
943.94 : 1,342.38 = 1,342.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
943.94/1,342.38 = 1,342.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
943.94x = 1,342.38 × 1,342.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
943.94x = 1,801,970.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,801,970.64/943.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,908.99
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