Finding the Third Proportional to 897.50 and 1,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 897.50 and 1,795 is: 3,590
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
897.50 : 1,795 = 1,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
897.50/1,795 = 1,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
897.50x = 1,795 × 1,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
897.50x = 3,222,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,222,025/897.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,590
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