Finding the Third Proportional to 945 and 1,335
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Solution
The third proportional to 945 and 1,335 is: 1,885.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
945 : 1,335 = 1,335 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
945/1,335 = 1,335/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
945x = 1,335 × 1,335 - Step 4: Simplify right side
945x = 1,782,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,782,225/945 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,885.95
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