Finding the Third Proportional to 434.50 and 959
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Solution
The third proportional to 434.50 and 959 is: 2,116.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434.50 : 959 = 959 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434.50/959 = 959/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434.50x = 959 × 959 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434.50x = 919,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 919,681/434.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,116.64
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