Finding the Third Proportional to 832.50 and 2,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 832.50 and 2,010 is: 4,852.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832.50 : 2,010 = 2,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832.50/2,010 = 2,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832.50x = 2,010 × 2,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832.50x = 4,040,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,040,100/832.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,852.97
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