Finding the Third Proportional to 928.50 and 2,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 928.50 and 2,037 is: 4,468.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
928.50 : 2,037 = 2,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
928.50/2,037 = 2,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
928.50x = 2,037 × 2,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
928.50x = 4,149,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,149,369/928.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,468.89
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