Finding the Third Proportional to 815.50 and 883
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Solution
The third proportional to 815.50 and 883 is: 956.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
815.50 : 883 = 883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
815.50/883 = 883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
815.50x = 883 × 883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
815.50x = 779,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 779,689/815.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 956.09
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