Finding the Third Proportional to 956 and 1,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 956 and 1,434 is: 2,151
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
956 : 1,434 = 1,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
956/1,434 = 1,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
956x = 1,434 × 1,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
956x = 2,056,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,056,356/956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,151
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