Finding the Third Proportional to 955 and 1,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 955 and 1,980 is: 4,105.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955 : 1,980 = 1,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955/1,980 = 1,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955x = 1,980 × 1,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955x = 3,920,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,920,400/955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,105.13
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