Finding the Third Proportional to 961.50 and 1,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 961.50 and 1,548 is: 2,492.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
961.50 : 1,548 = 1,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
961.50/1,548 = 1,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
961.50x = 1,548 × 1,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
961.50x = 2,396,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,396,304/961.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,492.26
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