Finding the Third Proportional to 396.75 and 862.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 396.75 and 862.50 is: 1,875
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396.75 : 862.50 = 862.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396.75/862.50 = 862.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396.75x = 862.50 × 862.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396.75x = 743,906.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 743,906.25/396.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,875
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