Finding the Third Proportional to 986.25 and 1,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 986.25 and 1,482 is: 2,226.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
986.25 : 1,482 = 1,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
986.25/1,482 = 1,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
986.25x = 1,482 × 1,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
986.25x = 2,196,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,196,324/986.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,226.94
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