Finding the Third Proportional to 489.50 and 937
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Solution
The third proportional to 489.50 and 937 is: 1,793.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
489.50 : 937 = 937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
489.50/937 = 937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
489.50x = 937 × 937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
489.50x = 877,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 877,969/489.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,793.60
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