Finding the Third Proportional to 801.50 and 1,495
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Solution
The third proportional to 801.50 and 1,495 is: 2,788.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801.50 : 1,495 = 1,495 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801.50/1,495 = 1,495/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801.50x = 1,495 × 1,495 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801.50x = 2,235,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,235,025/801.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,788.55
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