Finding the Third Proportional to 851.50 and 1,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 851.50 and 1,247 is: 1,826.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
851.50 : 1,247 = 1,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
851.50/1,247 = 1,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
851.50x = 1,247 × 1,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
851.50x = 1,555,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,555,009/851.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,826.20
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