Finding the Third Proportional to 919.50 and 2,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 919.50 and 2,001 is: 4,354.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
919.50 : 2,001 = 2,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
919.50/2,001 = 2,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
919.50x = 2,001 × 2,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
919.50x = 4,004,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,004,001/919.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,354.54
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