Finding the Third Proportional to 848.50 and 1,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 848.50 and 1,957 is: 4,513.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848.50 : 1,957 = 1,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848.50/1,957 = 1,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848.50x = 1,957 × 1,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848.50x = 3,829,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,829,849/848.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,513.67
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