Finding the Third Proportional to 906.50 and 1,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 906.50 and 1,317 is: 1,913.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
906.50 : 1,317 = 1,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
906.50/1,317 = 1,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
906.50x = 1,317 × 1,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
906.50x = 1,734,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,734,489/906.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,913.39
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