Finding the Third Proportional to 428.63 and 924.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 428.63 and 924.75 is: 1,995.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
428.63 : 924.75 = 924.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
428.63/924.75 = 924.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
428.63x = 924.75 × 924.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
428.63x = 855,162.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 855,162.56/428.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,995.13
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