Finding the Third Proportional to 955.50 and 2,092.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 955.50 and 2,092.50 is: 4,582.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955.50 : 2,092.50 = 2,092.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955.50/2,092.50 = 2,092.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955.50x = 2,092.50 × 2,092.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955.50x = 4,378,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,378,556.25/955.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,582.48
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