Finding the Third Proportional to 1,210 and 1,867.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,210 and 1,867.50 is: 2,882.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,210 : 1,867.50 = 1,867.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,210/1,867.50 = 1,867.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,210x = 1,867.50 × 1,867.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,210x = 3,487,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,487,556.25/1,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,882.28
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