Finding the Third Proportional to 2,920 and 4,381.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,920 and 4,381.50 is: 6,574.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,920 : 4,381.50 = 4,381.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,920/4,381.50 = 4,381.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,920x = 4,381.50 × 4,381.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,920x = 19,197,542.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,197,542.25/2,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,574.50
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