Finding the Third Proportional to 811.50 and 1,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 811.50 and 1,785 is: 3,926.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
811.50 : 1,785 = 1,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
811.50/1,785 = 1,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
811.50x = 1,785 × 1,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
811.50x = 3,186,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,186,225/811.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,926.34
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