Finding the Third Proportional to 914.50 and 1,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 914.50 and 1,367 is: 2,043.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
914.50 : 1,367 = 1,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
914.50/1,367 = 1,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
914.50x = 1,367 × 1,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
914.50x = 1,868,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,868,689/914.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,043.40
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