Finding the Third Proportional to 965.50 and 2,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 965.50 and 2,278 is: 5,374.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
965.50 : 2,278 = 2,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
965.50/2,278 = 2,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
965.50x = 2,278 × 2,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
965.50x = 5,189,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,189,284/965.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,374.71
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