Finding the Third Proportional to 969 and 2,119.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 969 and 2,119.50 is: 4,636.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
969 : 2,119.50 = 2,119.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
969/2,119.50 = 2,119.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
969x = 2,119.50 × 2,119.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
969x = 4,492,280.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,492,280.25/969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,636.00
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