Finding the Third Proportional to 944.50 and 2,070.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 944.50 and 2,070.50 is: 4,538.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
944.50 : 2,070.50 = 2,070.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
944.50/2,070.50 = 2,070.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
944.50x = 2,070.50 × 2,070.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
944.50x = 4,286,970.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,286,970.25/944.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,538.88
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