Finding the Third Proportional to 837.50 and 1,005
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Solution
The third proportional to 837.50 and 1,005 is: 1,206
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
837.50 : 1,005 = 1,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
837.50/1,005 = 1,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
837.50x = 1,005 × 1,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
837.50x = 1,010,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,010,025/837.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,206
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