Finding the Third Proportional to 935 and 1,540.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 935 and 1,540.50 is: 2,538.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
935 : 1,540.50 = 1,540.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
935/1,540.50 = 1,540.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
935x = 1,540.50 × 1,540.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
935x = 2,373,140.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,373,140.25/935 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,538.12
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