Finding the Third Proportional to 967.50 and 1,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 967.50 and 1,773 is: 3,249.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
967.50 : 1,773 = 1,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
967.50/1,773 = 1,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
967.50x = 1,773 × 1,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
967.50x = 3,143,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,143,529/967.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,249.13
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