Finding the Third Proportional to 842.50 and 1,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 842.50 and 1,658 is: 3,262.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
842.50 : 1,658 = 1,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
842.50/1,658 = 1,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
842.50x = 1,658 × 1,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
842.50x = 2,748,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,748,964/842.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,262.87
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