Finding the Third Proportional to 800.50 and 1,601
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Solution
The third proportional to 800.50 and 1,601 is: 3,202
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
800.50 : 1,601 = 1,601 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
800.50/1,601 = 1,601/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
800.50x = 1,601 × 1,601 - Step 4: Simplify right side
800.50x = 2,563,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,563,201/800.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,202
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