Finding the Third Proportional to 967.50 and 2,049
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Solution
The third proportional to 967.50 and 2,049 is: 4,339.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
967.50 : 2,049 = 2,049 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
967.50/2,049 = 2,049/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
967.50x = 2,049 × 2,049 - Step 4: Simplify right side
967.50x = 4,198,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,198,401/967.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,339.43
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