Finding the Third Proportional to 700 and 938.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 700 and 938.50 is: 1,258.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
700 : 938.50 = 938.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
700/938.50 = 938.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
700x = 938.50 × 938.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
700x = 880,782.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 880,782.25/700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,258.26
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