Finding the Third Proportional to 837.50 and 912.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 837.50 and 912.50 is: 994.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
837.50 : 912.50 = 912.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
837.50/912.50 = 912.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
837.50x = 912.50 × 912.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
837.50x = 832,656.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 832,656.25/837.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 994.22
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