Finding the Third Proportional to 421.75 and 980.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 421.75 and 980.50 is: 2,279.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421.75 : 980.50 = 980.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421.75/980.50 = 980.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421.75x = 980.50 × 980.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421.75x = 961,380.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 961,380.25/421.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,279.50
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