Finding the Third Proportional to 892.75 and 1,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 892.75 and 1,307 is: 1,913.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
892.75 : 1,307 = 1,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
892.75/1,307 = 1,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
892.75x = 1,307 × 1,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
892.75x = 1,708,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,708,249/892.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,913.47
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