Finding the Third Proportional to 996.75 and 2,182.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 996.75 and 2,182.50 is: 4,778.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996.75 : 2,182.50 = 2,182.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996.75/2,182.50 = 2,182.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996.75x = 2,182.50 × 2,182.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996.75x = 4,763,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,763,306.25/996.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,778.84
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