Finding the Third Proportional to 838.97 and 1,185.05
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Solution
The third proportional to 838.97 and 1,185.05 is: 1,673.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
838.97 : 1,185.05 = 1,185.05 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
838.97/1,185.05 = 1,185.05/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
838.97x = 1,185.05 × 1,185.05 - Step 4: Simplify right side
838.97x = 1,404,336.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,404,336.10/838.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,673.88
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