Finding the Third Proportional to 870.75 and 1,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 870.75 and 1,548 is: 2,752
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
870.75 : 1,548 = 1,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
870.75/1,548 = 1,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
870.75x = 1,548 × 1,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
870.75x = 2,396,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,396,304/870.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,752
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