Finding the Third Proportional to 854.50 and 2,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 854.50 and 2,059 is: 4,961.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
854.50 : 2,059 = 2,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
854.50/2,059 = 2,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
854.50x = 2,059 × 2,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
854.50x = 4,239,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,239,481/854.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,961.36
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