Finding the Third Proportional to 907.31 and 1,294.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 907.31 and 1,294.88 is: 1,847.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
907.31 : 1,294.88 = 1,294.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
907.31/1,294.88 = 1,294.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
907.31x = 1,294.88 × 1,294.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
907.31x = 1,676,701.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,676,701.27/907.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,847.99
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