Finding the Third Proportional to 603.75 and 873
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Solution
The third proportional to 603.75 and 873 is: 1,262.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603.75 : 873 = 873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603.75/873 = 873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603.75x = 873 × 873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603.75x = 762,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 762,129/603.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,262.33
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