Finding the Third Proportional to 898.50 and 1,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 898.50 and 1,935 is: 4,167.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
898.50 : 1,935 = 1,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
898.50/1,935 = 1,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
898.50x = 1,935 × 1,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
898.50x = 3,744,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,744,225/898.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,167.20
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