Finding the Third Proportional to 955.50 and 1,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 955.50 and 1,050 is: 1,153.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955.50 : 1,050 = 1,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955.50/1,050 = 1,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955.50x = 1,050 × 1,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955.50x = 1,102,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,102,500/955.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,153.85
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