Finding the Third Proportional to 925.50 and 1,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 925.50 and 1,635 is: 2,888.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
925.50 : 1,635 = 1,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
925.50/1,635 = 1,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
925.50x = 1,635 × 1,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
925.50x = 2,673,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,673,225/925.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,888.41
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