Finding the Third Proportional to 867.50 and 1,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 867.50 and 1,825 is: 3,839.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
867.50 : 1,825 = 1,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
867.50/1,825 = 1,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
867.50x = 1,825 × 1,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
867.50x = 3,330,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,330,625/867.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,839.34
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