Finding the Third Proportional to 832.50 and 954
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Solution
The third proportional to 832.50 and 954 is: 1,093.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832.50 : 954 = 954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832.50/954 = 954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832.50x = 954 × 954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832.50x = 910,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 910,116/832.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,093.23
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