Finding the Third Proportional to 431.25 and 909
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Solution
The third proportional to 431.25 and 909 is: 1,916.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431.25 : 909 = 909 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431.25/909 = 909/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431.25x = 909 × 909 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431.25x = 826,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 826,281/431.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,916.01
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