Finding the Third Proportional to 835 and 1,728.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 835 and 1,728.50 is: 3,578.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
835 : 1,728.50 = 1,728.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
835/1,728.50 = 1,728.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
835x = 1,728.50 × 1,728.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
835x = 2,987,712.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,987,712.25/835 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,578.10
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