Finding the Third Proportional to 830.50 and 932.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 830.50 and 932.50 is: 1,047.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
830.50 : 932.50 = 932.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
830.50/932.50 = 932.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
830.50x = 932.50 × 932.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
830.50x = 869,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 869,556.25/830.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,047.03
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