Finding the Third Proportional to 945.75 and 2,049
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Solution
The third proportional to 945.75 and 2,049 is: 4,439.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
945.75 : 2,049 = 2,049 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
945.75/2,049 = 2,049/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
945.75x = 2,049 × 2,049 - Step 4: Simplify right side
945.75x = 4,198,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,198,401/945.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,439.23
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