Finding the Third Proportional to 861 and 1,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 861 and 1,752 is: 3,565.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
861 : 1,752 = 1,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
861/1,752 = 1,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
861x = 1,752 × 1,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
861x = 3,069,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,069,504/861 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,565.05
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