Finding the Third Proportional to 991.50 and 1,507.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 991.50 and 1,507.50 is: 2,292.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
991.50 : 1,507.50 = 1,507.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
991.50/1,507.50 = 1,507.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
991.50x = 1,507.50 × 1,507.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
991.50x = 2,272,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,272,556.25/991.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,292.04
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