Finding the Third Proportional to 943.50 and 2,031
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Solution
The third proportional to 943.50 and 2,031 is: 4,371.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
943.50 : 2,031 = 2,031 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
943.50/2,031 = 2,031/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
943.50x = 2,031 × 2,031 - Step 4: Simplify right side
943.50x = 4,124,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,124,961/943.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,371.98
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