Finding the Third Proportional to 847.69 and 1,125
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Solution
The third proportional to 847.69 and 1,125 is: 1,493.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
847.69 : 1,125 = 1,125 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
847.69/1,125 = 1,125/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
847.69x = 1,125 × 1,125 - Step 4: Simplify right side
847.69x = 1,265,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,265,625/847.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,493.03
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