Finding the Third Proportional to 853.50 and 1,281
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Solution
The third proportional to 853.50 and 1,281 is: 1,922.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
853.50 : 1,281 = 1,281 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
853.50/1,281 = 1,281/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
853.50x = 1,281 × 1,281 - Step 4: Simplify right side
853.50x = 1,640,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,640,961/853.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,922.63
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