Finding the Third Proportional to 813.50 and 2,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 813.50 and 2,192 is: 5,906.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
813.50 : 2,192 = 2,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
813.50/2,192 = 2,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
813.50x = 2,192 × 2,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
813.50x = 4,804,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,804,864/813.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,906.41
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