Finding the Third Proportional to 938.75 and 1,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 938.75 and 1,830 is: 3,567.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938.75 : 1,830 = 1,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938.75/1,830 = 1,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938.75x = 1,830 × 1,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938.75x = 3,348,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,348,900/938.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,567.40
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