Finding the Third Proportional to 847.50 and 930
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Solution
The third proportional to 847.50 and 930 is: 1,020.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
847.50 : 930 = 930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
847.50/930 = 930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
847.50x = 930 × 930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
847.50x = 864,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 864,900/847.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,020.53
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