Finding the Third Proportional to 836.50 and 1,835
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Solution
The third proportional to 836.50 and 1,835 is: 4,025.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
836.50 : 1,835 = 1,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
836.50/1,835 = 1,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
836.50x = 1,835 × 1,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
836.50x = 3,367,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,367,225/836.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,025.37
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