Finding the Third Proportional to 862.25 and 1,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 862.25 and 1,809 is: 3,795.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
862.25 : 1,809 = 1,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
862.25/1,809 = 1,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
862.25x = 1,809 × 1,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
862.25x = 3,272,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,272,481/862.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,795.28
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