Finding the Third Proportional to 903.75 and 1,384.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 903.75 and 1,384.50 is: 2,120.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903.75 : 1,384.50 = 1,384.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903.75/1,384.50 = 1,384.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903.75x = 1,384.50 × 1,384.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903.75x = 1,916,840.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,916,840.25/903.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,120.99
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