Finding the Third Proportional to 1,966.50 and 4,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,966.50 and 4,257 is: 9,215.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,966.50 : 4,257 = 4,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,966.50/4,257 = 4,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,966.50x = 4,257 × 4,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,966.50x = 18,122,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,122,049/1,966.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,215.38
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