Finding the Third Proportional to 500 and 968.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 500 and 968.50 is: 1,875.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500 : 968.50 = 968.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500/968.50 = 968.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500x = 968.50 × 968.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500x = 937,992.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 937,992.25/500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,875.98
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