Finding the Third Proportional to 819.50 and 941
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Solution
The third proportional to 819.50 and 941 is: 1,080.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
819.50 : 941 = 941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
819.50/941 = 941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
819.50x = 941 × 941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
819.50x = 885,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 885,481/819.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,080.51
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