Finding the Third Proportional to 913.50 and 1,845
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Solution
The third proportional to 913.50 and 1,845 is: 3,726.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
913.50 : 1,845 = 1,845 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
913.50/1,845 = 1,845/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
913.50x = 1,845 × 1,845 - Step 4: Simplify right side
913.50x = 3,404,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,404,025/913.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,726.35
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