Finding the Third Proportional to 983.50 and 1,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 983.50 and 1,757 is: 3,138.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
983.50 : 1,757 = 1,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
983.50/1,757 = 1,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
983.50x = 1,757 × 1,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
983.50x = 3,087,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,087,049/983.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,138.84
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