Finding the Third Proportional to 863.50 and 1,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 863.50 and 1,176 is: 1,601.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
863.50 : 1,176 = 1,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
863.50/1,176 = 1,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
863.50x = 1,176 × 1,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
863.50x = 1,382,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,382,976/863.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,601.59
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