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Finding the Third Proportional to 806.25 and 1,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 806.25 and 1,284 is: 2,044.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.25 : 1,284 = 1,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.25/1,284 = 1,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.25x = 1,284 × 1,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.25x = 1,648,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,656/806.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.84

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