Finding the Third Proportional to 781.50 and 1,563
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Solution
The third proportional to 781.50 and 1,563 is: 3,126
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
781.50 : 1,563 = 1,563 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
781.50/1,563 = 1,563/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
781.50x = 1,563 × 1,563 - Step 4: Simplify right side
781.50x = 2,442,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,442,969/781.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,126
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