Finding the Third Proportional to 377.75 and 912.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 377.75 and 912.50 is: 2,204.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377.75 : 912.50 = 912.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377.75/912.50 = 912.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377.75x = 912.50 × 912.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377.75x = 832,656.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 832,656.25/377.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,204.25
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