Finding the Third Proportional to 872.50 and 1,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 872.50 and 1,153 is: 1,523.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
872.50 : 1,153 = 1,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
872.50/1,153 = 1,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
872.50x = 1,153 × 1,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
872.50x = 1,329,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,329,409/872.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,523.68
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