Finding the Third Proportional to 943 and 1,950.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 943 and 1,950.50 is: 4,034.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
943 : 1,950.50 = 1,950.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
943/1,950.50 = 1,950.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
943x = 1,950.50 × 1,950.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
943x = 3,804,450.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,804,450.25/943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,034.41
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