Finding the Third Proportional to 957.50 and 1,253
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Solution
The third proportional to 957.50 and 1,253 is: 1,639.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957.50 : 1,253 = 1,253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957.50/1,253 = 1,253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957.50x = 1,253 × 1,253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957.50x = 1,570,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,570,009/957.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,639.70
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