Finding the Third Proportional to 921.50 and 1,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 921.50 and 1,296 is: 1,822.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
921.50 : 1,296 = 1,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
921.50/1,296 = 1,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
921.50x = 1,296 × 1,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
921.50x = 1,679,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,679,616/921.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,822.70
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