Finding the Third Proportional to 916.50 and 1,857
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Solution
The third proportional to 916.50 and 1,857 is: 3,762.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916.50 : 1,857 = 1,857 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916.50/1,857 = 1,857/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916.50x = 1,857 × 1,857 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916.50x = 3,448,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,448,449/916.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,762.63
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