Finding the Third Proportional to 666.75 and 938.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 666.75 and 938.50 is: 1,321.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
666.75 : 938.50 = 938.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
666.75/938.50 = 938.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
666.75x = 938.50 × 938.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
666.75x = 880,782.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 880,782.25/666.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,321.01
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