Finding the Third Proportional to 411 and 956.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 411 and 956.50 is: 2,226.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
411 : 956.50 = 956.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
411/956.50 = 956.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
411x = 956.50 × 956.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
411x = 914,892.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 914,892.25/411 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,226.02
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