Finding the Third Proportional to 855.75 and 1,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 855.75 and 1,881 is: 4,134.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
855.75 : 1,881 = 1,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
855.75/1,881 = 1,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
855.75x = 1,881 × 1,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
855.75x = 3,538,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,538,161/855.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,134.57
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