Finding the Third Proportional to 959.34 and 1,485.84
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Solution
The third proportional to 959.34 and 1,485.84 is: 2,301.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
959.34 : 1,485.84 = 1,485.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
959.34/1,485.84 = 1,485.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
959.34x = 1,485.84 × 1,485.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
959.34x = 2,207,731.65 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,207,731.65/959.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,301.29
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