Finding the Third Proportional to 942.50 and 1,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 942.50 and 1,365 is: 1,976.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
942.50 : 1,365 = 1,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
942.50/1,365 = 1,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
942.50x = 1,365 × 1,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
942.50x = 1,863,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,863,225/942.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,976.90
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