Finding the Third Proportional to 910.50 and 1,969.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 910.50 and 1,969.50 is: 4,260.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
910.50 : 1,969.50 = 1,969.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
910.50/1,969.50 = 1,969.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
910.50x = 1,969.50 × 1,969.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
910.50x = 3,878,930.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,878,930.25/910.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,260.22
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