Finding the Third Proportional to 911.75 and 2,304.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 911.75 and 2,304.50 is: 5,824.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
911.75 : 2,304.50 = 2,304.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
911.75/2,304.50 = 2,304.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
911.75x = 2,304.50 × 2,304.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
911.75x = 5,310,720.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,310,720.25/911.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,824.75
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