Finding the Third Proportional to 447.75 and 963
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Solution
The third proportional to 447.75 and 963 is: 2,071.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447.75 : 963 = 963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447.75/963 = 963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447.75x = 963 × 963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447.75x = 927,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 927,369/447.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,071.18
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