Finding the Third Proportional to 630 and 941.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 630 and 941.50 is: 1,407.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
630 : 941.50 = 941.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
630/941.50 = 941.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
630x = 941.50 × 941.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
630x = 886,422.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 886,422.25/630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,407.02
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