Finding the Third Proportional to 908.44 and 1,398.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 908.44 and 1,398.94 is: 2,154.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
908.44 : 1,398.94 = 1,398.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
908.44/1,398.94 = 1,398.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
908.44x = 1,398.94 × 1,398.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
908.44x = 1,957,026.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,957,026.13/908.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,154.28
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