Finding the Third Proportional to 794.81 and 1,209.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 794.81 and 1,209.94 is: 1,841.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
794.81 : 1,209.94 = 1,209.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
794.81/1,209.94 = 1,209.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
794.81x = 1,209.94 × 1,209.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
794.81x = 1,463,948.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,463,948.75/794.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,841.88
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