Finding the Third Proportional to 832.50 and 928.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 832.50 and 928.50 is: 1,035.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832.50 : 928.50 = 928.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832.50/928.50 = 928.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832.50x = 928.50 × 928.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832.50x = 862,112.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 862,112.25/832.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,035.57
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