Finding the Third Proportional to 852.75 and 1,288.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 852.75 and 1,288.13 is: 1,945.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
852.75 : 1,288.13 = 1,288.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
852.75/1,288.13 = 1,288.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
852.75x = 1,288.13 × 1,288.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
852.75x = 1,659,266.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,659,266.02/852.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,945.78
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