Finding the Third Proportional to 315 and 837
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Solution
The third proportional to 315 and 837 is: 2,224.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315 : 837 = 837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315/837 = 837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315x = 837 × 837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315x = 700,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 700,569/315 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,224.03
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