Finding the Third Proportional to 810.75 and 1,783.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 810.75 and 1,783.50 is: 3,923.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
810.75 : 1,783.50 = 1,783.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
810.75/1,783.50 = 1,783.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
810.75x = 1,783.50 × 1,783.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
810.75x = 3,180,872.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,180,872.25/810.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,923.37
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