Finding the Third Proportional to 964.50 and 2,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 964.50 and 2,100 is: 4,572.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
964.50 : 2,100 = 2,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
964.50/2,100 = 2,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
964.50x = 2,100 × 2,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
964.50x = 4,410,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,410,000/964.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,572.32
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