Finding the Third Proportional to 825.75 and 1,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 825.75 and 1,215 is: 1,787.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
825.75 : 1,215 = 1,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
825.75/1,215 = 1,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
825.75x = 1,215 × 1,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
825.75x = 1,476,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,476,225/825.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,787.74
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