Finding the Third Proportional to 896.38 and 1,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 896.38 and 1,966 is: 4,311.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
896.38 : 1,966 = 1,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
896.38/1,966 = 1,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
896.38x = 1,966 × 1,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
896.38x = 3,865,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,865,156/896.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,311.99
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