Finding the Third Proportional to 792.50 and 1,525
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Solution
The third proportional to 792.50 and 1,525 is: 2,934.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792.50 : 1,525 = 1,525 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792.50/1,525 = 1,525/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792.50x = 1,525 × 1,525 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792.50x = 2,325,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,325,625/792.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,934.54
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