Finding the Third Proportional to 802.50 and 1,017
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Solution
The third proportional to 802.50 and 1,017 is: 1,288.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802.50 : 1,017 = 1,017 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802.50/1,017 = 1,017/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802.50x = 1,017 × 1,017 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802.50x = 1,034,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,034,289/802.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,288.83
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