Finding the Third Proportional to 957 and 1,551.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 957 and 1,551.50 is: 2,515.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957 : 1,551.50 = 1,551.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957/1,551.50 = 1,551.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957x = 1,551.50 × 1,551.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957x = 2,407,152.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,407,152.25/957 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,515.31
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