Finding the Third Proportional to 727 and 944.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 727 and 944.50 is: 1,227.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727 : 944.50 = 944.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727/944.50 = 944.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727x = 944.50 × 944.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727x = 892,080.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 892,080.25/727 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,227.07
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