Finding the Third Proportional to 937.50 and 1,276.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 937.50 and 1,276.50 is: 1,738.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
937.50 : 1,276.50 = 1,276.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
937.50/1,276.50 = 1,276.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
937.50x = 1,276.50 × 1,276.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
937.50x = 1,629,452.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,629,452.25/937.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,738.08
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