Finding the Third Proportional to 937 and 2,293.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 937 and 2,293.50 is: 5,613.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
937 : 2,293.50 = 2,293.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
937/2,293.50 = 2,293.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
937x = 2,293.50 × 2,293.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
937x = 5,260,142.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,260,142.25/937 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,613.81
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