Finding the Third Proportional to 932.50 and 1,959
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Solution
The third proportional to 932.50 and 1,959 is: 4,115.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
932.50 : 1,959 = 1,959 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
932.50/1,959 = 1,959/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
932.50x = 1,959 × 1,959 - Step 4: Simplify right side
932.50x = 3,837,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,837,681/932.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,115.48
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