Finding the Third Proportional to 373.50 and 828
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Solution
The third proportional to 373.50 and 828 is: 1,835.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373.50 : 828 = 828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373.50/828 = 828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373.50x = 828 × 828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373.50x = 685,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 685,584/373.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,835.57
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