Finding the Third Proportional to 454.50 and 989.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 454.50 and 989.50 is: 2,154.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454.50 : 989.50 = 989.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454.50/989.50 = 989.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454.50x = 989.50 × 989.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454.50x = 979,110.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 979,110.25/454.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,154.26
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