Finding the Third Proportional to 934.50 and 1,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 934.50 and 1,425 is: 2,172.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
934.50 : 1,425 = 1,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
934.50/1,425 = 1,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
934.50x = 1,425 × 1,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
934.50x = 2,030,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,030,625/934.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,172.95
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