Finding the Third Proportional to 989.50 and 1,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 989.50 and 1,594 is: 2,567.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
989.50 : 1,594 = 1,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
989.50/1,594 = 1,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
989.50x = 1,594 × 1,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
989.50x = 2,540,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,540,836/989.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,567.80
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