Finding the Third Proportional to 886.50 and 1,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 886.50 and 1,953 is: 4,302.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
886.50 : 1,953 = 1,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
886.50/1,953 = 1,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
886.50x = 1,953 × 1,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
886.50x = 3,814,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,814,209/886.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,302.55
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