Finding the Third Proportional to 904.50 and 1,318.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 904.50 and 1,318.50 is: 1,921.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
904.50 : 1,318.50 = 1,318.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
904.50/1,318.50 = 1,318.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
904.50x = 1,318.50 × 1,318.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
904.50x = 1,738,442.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,738,442.25/904.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,921.99
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