Finding the Third Proportional to 843.50 and 1,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 843.50 and 1,831 is: 3,974.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
843.50 : 1,831 = 1,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
843.50/1,831 = 1,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
843.50x = 1,831 × 1,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
843.50x = 3,352,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,352,561/843.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,974.58
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