Finding the Third Proportional to 803.50 and 971.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 803.50 and 971.50 is: 1,174.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803.50 : 971.50 = 971.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803.50/971.50 = 971.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803.50x = 971.50 × 971.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803.50x = 943,812.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 943,812.25/803.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,174.63
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