Finding the Third Proportional to 972.75 and 2,134.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 972.75 and 2,134.50 is: 4,683.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
972.75 : 2,134.50 = 2,134.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
972.75/2,134.50 = 2,134.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
972.75x = 2,134.50 × 2,134.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
972.75x = 4,556,090.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,556,090.25/972.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,683.72
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