Finding the Third Proportional to 339 and 914.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 339 and 914.50 is: 2,466.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339 : 914.50 = 914.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339/914.50 = 914.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339x = 914.50 × 914.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339x = 836,310.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 836,310.25/339 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,466.99
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