Finding the Third Proportional to 1,438.50 and 3,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,438.50 and 3,156 is: 6,924.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,438.50 : 3,156 = 3,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,438.50/3,156 = 3,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,438.50x = 3,156 × 3,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,438.50x = 9,960,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,960,336/1,438.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,924.11
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