Finding the Third Proportional to 992.25 and 1,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 992.25 and 1,134 is: 1,296
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
992.25 : 1,134 = 1,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
992.25/1,134 = 1,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
992.25x = 1,134 × 1,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
992.25x = 1,285,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,285,956/992.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,296
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