Finding the Third Proportional to 810.75 and 1,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 810.75 and 1,758 is: 3,811.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
810.75 : 1,758 = 1,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
810.75/1,758 = 1,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
810.75x = 1,758 × 1,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
810.75x = 3,090,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,090,564/810.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,811.98
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