Finding the Third Proportional to 883 and 1,939.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 883 and 1,939.50 is: 4,260.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
883 : 1,939.50 = 1,939.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
883/1,939.50 = 1,939.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
883x = 1,939.50 × 1,939.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
883x = 3,761,660.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,761,660.25/883 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,260.09
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