Finding the Third Proportional to 382.50 and 883.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 382.50 and 883.50 is: 2,040.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382.50 : 883.50 = 883.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382.50/883.50 = 883.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382.50x = 883.50 × 883.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382.50x = 780,572.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 780,572.25/382.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,040.71
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