Finding the Third Proportional to 861 and 1,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 861 and 1,795 is: 3,742.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
861 : 1,795 = 1,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
861/1,795 = 1,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
861x = 1,795 × 1,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
861x = 3,222,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,222,025/861 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,742.19
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