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Finding the Third Proportional to 800 and 1,283.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 800 and 1,283.50 is: 2,059.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800 : 1,283.50 = 1,283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800/1,283.50 = 1,283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800x = 1,283.50 × 1,283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800x = 1,647,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,372.25/800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.22

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