Finding the Third Proportional to 949.50 and 1,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 949.50 and 1,395 is: 2,049.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
949.50 : 1,395 = 1,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
949.50/1,395 = 1,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
949.50x = 1,395 × 1,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
949.50x = 1,946,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,946,025/949.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,049.53
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