Finding the Third Proportional to 827.50 and 1,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 827.50 and 1,363 is: 2,245.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
827.50 : 1,363 = 1,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
827.50/1,363 = 1,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
827.50x = 1,363 × 1,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
827.50x = 1,857,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,857,769/827.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,245.04
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