Finding the Third Proportional to 812.50 and 924.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 812.50 and 924.50 is: 1,051.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
812.50 : 924.50 = 924.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
812.50/924.50 = 924.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
812.50x = 924.50 × 924.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
812.50x = 854,700.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 854,700.25/812.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,051.94
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