Finding the Third Proportional to 821 and 1,619.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 821 and 1,619.50 is: 3,194.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
821 : 1,619.50 = 1,619.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
821/1,619.50 = 1,619.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
821x = 1,619.50 × 1,619.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
821x = 2,622,780.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,622,780.25/821 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,194.62
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