Finding the Third Proportional to 845.25 and 1,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 845.25 and 1,350 is: 2,156.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
845.25 : 1,350 = 1,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
845.25/1,350 = 1,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
845.25x = 1,350 × 1,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
845.25x = 1,822,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,822,500/845.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,156.17
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