Finding the Third Proportional to 834.75 and 922.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 834.75 and 922.50 is: 1,019.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
834.75 : 922.50 = 922.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
834.75/922.50 = 922.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
834.75x = 922.50 × 922.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
834.75x = 851,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 851,006.25/834.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,019.47
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