Finding the Third Proportional to 878.50 and 1,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 878.50 and 1,775 is: 3,586.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
878.50 : 1,775 = 1,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
878.50/1,775 = 1,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
878.50x = 1,775 × 1,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
878.50x = 3,150,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,150,625/878.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,586.37
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