Finding the Third Proportional to 425.81 and 912.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 425.81 and 912.38 is: 1,954.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425.81 : 912.38 = 912.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425.81/912.38 = 912.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425.81x = 912.38 × 912.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425.81x = 832,428.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 832,428.14/425.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,954.92
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