Finding the Third Proportional to 904.88 and 1,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 904.88 and 1,410 is: 2,197.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
904.88 : 1,410 = 1,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
904.88/1,410 = 1,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
904.88x = 1,410 × 1,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
904.88x = 1,988,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,988,100/904.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,197.10
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