Finding the Third Proportional to 984 and 2,659.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 984 and 2,659.50 is: 7,187.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
984 : 2,659.50 = 2,659.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
984/2,659.50 = 2,659.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
984x = 2,659.50 × 2,659.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
984x = 7,072,940.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,072,940.25/984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,187.95
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