Finding the Third Proportional to 402.50 and 876.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 402.50 and 876.50 is: 1,908.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402.50 : 876.50 = 876.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402.50/876.50 = 876.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402.50x = 876.50 × 876.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402.50x = 768,252.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 768,252.25/402.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,908.70
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