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Finding the Third Proportional to 855 and 1,145.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 855 and 1,145.25 is: 1,534.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855 : 1,145.25 = 1,145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855/1,145.25 = 1,145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855x = 1,145.25 × 1,145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855x = 1,311,597.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,597.56/855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.03

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