Finding the Third Proportional to 888.75 and 1,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 888.75 and 1,431 is: 2,304.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888.75 : 1,431 = 1,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888.75/1,431 = 1,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888.75x = 1,431 × 1,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888.75x = 2,047,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,047,761/888.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,304.09
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