Finding the Third Proportional to 959 and 1,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 959 and 1,994 is: 4,146.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
959 : 1,994 = 1,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
959/1,994 = 1,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
959x = 1,994 × 1,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
959x = 3,976,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,976,036/959 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,146.02
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