Finding the Third Proportional to 424.50 and 906
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Solution
The third proportional to 424.50 and 906 is: 1,933.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424.50 : 906 = 906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424.50/906 = 906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424.50x = 906 × 906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424.50x = 820,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 820,836/424.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,933.65
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