Finding the Third Proportional to 878.50 and 1,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 878.50 and 1,815 is: 3,749.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
878.50 : 1,815 = 1,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
878.50/1,815 = 1,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
878.50x = 1,815 × 1,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
878.50x = 3,294,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,294,225/878.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,749.83
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