Finding the Third Proportional to 916.50 and 988.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 916.50 and 988.50 is: 1,066.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916.50 : 988.50 = 988.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916.50/988.50 = 988.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916.50x = 988.50 × 988.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916.50x = 977,132.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 977,132.25/916.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,066.16
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