Finding the Third Proportional to 958.50 and 1,551
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Solution
The third proportional to 958.50 and 1,551 is: 2,509.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958.50 : 1,551 = 1,551 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958.50/1,551 = 1,551/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958.50x = 1,551 × 1,551 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958.50x = 2,405,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,405,601/958.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,509.76
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