Finding the Third Proportional to 867.75 and 1,897.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 867.75 and 1,897.50 is: 4,149.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
867.75 : 1,897.50 = 1,897.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
867.75/1,897.50 = 1,897.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
867.75x = 1,897.50 × 1,897.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
867.75x = 3,600,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,600,506.25/867.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,149.24
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