Finding the Third Proportional to 958 and 2,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 958 and 2,136 is: 4,762.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958 : 2,136 = 2,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958/2,136 = 2,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958x = 2,136 × 2,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958x = 4,562,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,562,496/958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,762.52
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