Finding the Third Proportional to 1,353 and 1,813.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,353 and 1,813.50 is: 2,430.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,353 : 1,813.50 = 1,813.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,353/1,813.50 = 1,813.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,353x = 1,813.50 × 1,813.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,353x = 3,288,782.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,288,782.25/1,353 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,430.73
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