Finding the Third Proportional to 781.50 and 1,209
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Solution
The third proportional to 781.50 and 1,209 is: 1,870.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
781.50 : 1,209 = 1,209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
781.50/1,209 = 1,209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
781.50x = 1,209 × 1,209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
781.50x = 1,461,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,461,681/781.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,870.35
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