Finding the Third Proportional to 865.50 and 2,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 865.50 and 2,043 is: 4,822.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
865.50 : 2,043 = 2,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
865.50/2,043 = 2,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
865.50x = 2,043 × 2,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
865.50x = 4,173,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,173,849/865.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,822.47
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