Finding the Third Proportional to 897.75 and 1,346.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 897.75 and 1,346.63 is: 2,019.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
897.75 : 1,346.63 = 1,346.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
897.75/1,346.63 = 1,346.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
897.75x = 1,346.63 × 1,346.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
897.75x = 1,813,398.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,813,398.89/897.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,019.94
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