Finding the Third Proportional to 884.75 and 945.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 884.75 and 945.50 is: 1,010.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
884.75 : 945.50 = 945.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
884.75/945.50 = 945.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
884.75x = 945.50 × 945.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
884.75x = 893,970.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 893,970.25/884.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,010.42
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