Finding the Third Proportional to 1,755 and 3,712.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,755 and 3,712.50 is: 7,853.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,755 : 3,712.50 = 3,712.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,755/3,712.50 = 3,712.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,755x = 3,712.50 × 3,712.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,755x = 13,782,656.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,782,656.25/1,755 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,853.37
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