Finding the Third Proportional to 924.75 and 1,660.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 924.75 and 1,660.50 is: 2,981.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
924.75 : 1,660.50 = 1,660.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
924.75/1,660.50 = 1,660.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
924.75x = 1,660.50 × 1,660.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
924.75x = 2,757,260.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,757,260.25/924.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,981.63
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