Finding the Third Proportional to 323 and 805
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Solution
The third proportional to 323 and 805 is: 2,006.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323 : 805 = 805 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323/805 = 805/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323x = 805 × 805 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323x = 648,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 648,025/323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,006.27
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