Finding the Third Proportional to 853.50 and 1,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 853.50 and 1,755 is: 3,608.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
853.50 : 1,755 = 1,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
853.50/1,755 = 1,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
853.50x = 1,755 × 1,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
853.50x = 3,080,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,080,025/853.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,608.70
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