Finding the Third Proportional to 906.50 and 1,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 906.50 and 1,952 is: 4,203.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
906.50 : 1,952 = 1,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
906.50/1,952 = 1,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
906.50x = 1,952 × 1,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
906.50x = 3,810,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,810,304/906.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,203.31
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