Finding the Third Proportional to 800.10 and 1,773.20
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Solution
The third proportional to 800.10 and 1,773.20 is: 3,929.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
800.10 : 1,773.20 = 1,773.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
800.10/1,773.20 = 1,773.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
800.10x = 1,773.20 × 1,773.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
800.10x = 3,144,238.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,144,238.07/800.10 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,929.79
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