Finding the Third Proportional to 940.50 and 1,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 940.50 and 1,014 is: 1,093.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940.50 : 1,014 = 1,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940.50/1,014 = 1,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940.50x = 1,014 × 1,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940.50x = 1,028,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,028,196/940.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,093.24
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