Finding the Third Proportional to 958 and 1,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 958 and 1,850 is: 3,572.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958 : 1,850 = 1,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958/1,850 = 1,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958x = 1,850 × 1,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958x = 3,422,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,422,500/958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,572.55
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