Finding the Third Proportional to 808.50 and 943.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 808.50 and 943.50 is: 1,101.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
808.50 : 943.50 = 943.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
808.50/943.50 = 943.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
808.50x = 943.50 × 943.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
808.50x = 890,192.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 890,192.25/808.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,101.04
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