Finding the Third Proportional to 528 and 973.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 528 and 973.50 is: 1,794.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528 : 973.50 = 973.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528/973.50 = 973.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528x = 973.50 × 973.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528x = 947,702.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 947,702.25/528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,794.89
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