Finding the Third Proportional to 946.13 and 2,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 946.13 and 2,016 is: 4,295.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
946.13 : 2,016 = 2,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
946.13/2,016 = 2,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
946.13x = 2,016 × 2,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
946.13x = 4,064,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,064,256/946.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,295.69
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