Finding the Third Proportional to 820.50 and 951
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Solution
The third proportional to 820.50 and 951 is: 1,102.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
820.50 : 951 = 951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
820.50/951 = 951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
820.50x = 951 × 951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
820.50x = 904,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 904,401/820.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,102.26
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