Finding the Third Proportional to 812.25 and 1,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 812.25 and 1,290 is: 2,048.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
812.25 : 1,290 = 1,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
812.25/1,290 = 1,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
812.25x = 1,290 × 1,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
812.25x = 1,664,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,664,100/812.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,048.75
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