Finding the Third Proportional to 945.75 and 1,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 945.75 and 1,476 is: 2,303.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
945.75 : 1,476 = 1,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
945.75/1,476 = 1,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
945.75x = 1,476 × 1,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
945.75x = 2,178,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,178,576/945.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,303.54
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