Finding the Third Proportional to 959 and 2,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 959 and 2,024 is: 4,271.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
959 : 2,024 = 2,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
959/2,024 = 2,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
959x = 2,024 × 2,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
959x = 4,096,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,096,576/959 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,271.72
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