Finding the Third Proportional to 595 and 842.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 595 and 842.50 is: 1,192.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595 : 842.50 = 842.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595/842.50 = 842.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595x = 842.50 × 842.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595x = 709,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 709,806.25/595 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,192.95
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