Finding the Third Proportional to 884.50 and 1,909
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Solution
The third proportional to 884.50 and 1,909 is: 4,120.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
884.50 : 1,909 = 1,909 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
884.50/1,909 = 1,909/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
884.50x = 1,909 × 1,909 - Step 4: Simplify right side
884.50x = 3,644,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,644,281/884.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,120.16
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