Finding the Third Proportional to 401.50 and 875
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Solution
The third proportional to 401.50 and 875 is: 1,906.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401.50 : 875 = 875 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401.50/875 = 875/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401.50x = 875 × 875 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401.50x = 765,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 765,625/401.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,906.91
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