Finding the Third Proportional to 949.50 and 1,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 949.50 and 1,569 is: 2,592.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
949.50 : 1,569 = 1,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
949.50/1,569 = 1,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
949.50x = 1,569 × 1,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
949.50x = 2,461,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,461,761/949.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,592.69
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