Finding the Third Proportional to 784.50 and 925.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 784.50 and 925.50 is: 1,091.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
784.50 : 925.50 = 925.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
784.50/925.50 = 925.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
784.50x = 925.50 × 925.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
784.50x = 856,550.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 856,550.25/784.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,091.84
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