Finding the Third Proportional to 948 and 1,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 948 and 1,995 is: 4,198.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
948 : 1,995 = 1,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
948/1,995 = 1,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
948x = 1,995 × 1,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
948x = 3,980,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,980,025/948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,198.34
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