Finding the Third Proportional to 823 and 992.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 823 and 992.50 is: 1,196.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
823 : 992.50 = 992.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
823/992.50 = 992.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
823x = 992.50 × 992.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
823x = 985,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 985,056.25/823 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,196.91
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