Finding the Third Proportional to 886 and 1,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 886 and 1,500 is: 2,539.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
886 : 1,500 = 1,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
886/1,500 = 1,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
886x = 1,500 × 1,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
886x = 2,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,250,000/886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,539.50
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