Finding the Third Proportional to 861.75 and 1,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 861.75 and 1,863 is: 4,027.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
861.75 : 1,863 = 1,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
861.75/1,863 = 1,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
861.75x = 1,863 × 1,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
861.75x = 3,470,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,470,769/861.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,027.58
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