Finding the Third Proportional to 992.50 and 2,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 992.50 and 2,140 is: 4,614.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
992.50 : 2,140 = 2,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
992.50/2,140 = 2,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
992.50x = 2,140 × 2,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
992.50x = 4,579,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,579,600/992.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,614.21
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