Finding the Third Proportional to 963.50 and 2,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 963.50 and 2,050 is: 4,361.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
963.50 : 2,050 = 2,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
963.50/2,050 = 2,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
963.50x = 2,050 × 2,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
963.50x = 4,202,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,202,500/963.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,361.70
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