Finding the Third Proportional to 988.50 and 1,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 988.50 and 1,464 is: 2,168.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
988.50 : 1,464 = 1,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
988.50/1,464 = 1,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
988.50x = 1,464 × 1,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
988.50x = 2,143,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,143,296/988.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,168.23
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