Finding the Third Proportional to 979.50 and 2,121
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Solution
The third proportional to 979.50 and 2,121 is: 4,592.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
979.50 : 2,121 = 2,121 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
979.50/2,121 = 2,121/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
979.50x = 2,121 × 2,121 - Step 4: Simplify right side
979.50x = 4,498,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,498,641/979.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,592.79
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