Finding the Third Proportional to 367 and 845
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Solution
The third proportional to 367 and 845 is: 1,945.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367 : 845 = 845 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367/845 = 845/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367x = 845 × 845 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367x = 714,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 714,025/367 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,945.57
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