Finding the Third Proportional to 434.50 and 860
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Solution
The third proportional to 434.50 and 860 is: 1,702.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434.50 : 860 = 860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434.50/860 = 860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434.50x = 860 × 860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434.50x = 739,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 739,600/434.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,702.19
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