Finding the Third Proportional to 893 and 1,961.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 893 and 1,961.50 is: 4,308.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
893 : 1,961.50 = 1,961.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
893/1,961.50 = 1,961.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
893x = 1,961.50 × 1,961.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
893x = 3,847,482.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,847,482.25/893 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,308.49
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