Finding the Third Proportional to 842.25 and 1,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 842.25 and 1,278 is: 1,939.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
842.25 : 1,278 = 1,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
842.25/1,278 = 1,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
842.25x = 1,278 × 1,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
842.25x = 1,633,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,633,284/842.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,939.19
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